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principality

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prin·ci·pal·i·ty  (prns-pl-t)
n. pl. prin·ci·pal·i·ties
1. A territory ruled by a prince or princess or from which such a title is derived.
2. The position, authority, or jurisdiction of a prince or princess; sovereignty.
3. principalities Christianity The seventh of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology. Also called princedoms.
principality
Noun
pl -ties a territory ruled by a prince
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.principalityprincipality - territory ruled by a prince
princedom
demesne, domain, land - territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"
Translations
Spanish principality [prɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ] n → principado
French principality [prɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ] n → principauté f
German principality [prɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ] prince n → Fürstentum nt
Italian principality [prɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ] n → principato
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As to their fate I know nothing, for I am at war with my uncle, who would crush my power in the principality of Marentina.
Warlord of Mars by Burroughs, Edgar Rice View in context
Thence I passed into the forest, and walked on until I found myself in a neighbouring principality.
The Gambler by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
every moment is worth a principality till we get back these men's confidence; DON'T waste any of this golden time.
A Connecticut Yankee by Twain, Mark View in context
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