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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 [ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy)
a.  a territory ruled by a prince
b.  a territory from which a prince draws his title
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the dignity or authority of a prince
[C14 (in the sense: pre-eminence): via Old French from Latin principālis principal]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.principality - territory ruled by a princeprincipality - territory ruled by a prince          
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
principality [ˈprɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ] Nprincipado m

principality [ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪti] nprincipauté f

principality
nFürstentum nt

principality [ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ] nprincipato

principality prince


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