patriciate

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(pə tris̸h′ē it, -āt′; -tris̸h′it)

noun

  1. the rank or position of a patrician
  2. the patrician class; aristocracy

Origin: ML patriciatus < L patricius

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noun
  1. Nobility or aristocracy.
  2. The rank, position, or term of office of a patrician.

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Origin: Latin patriciātus

Origin: , from patricius, patrician; see patrician

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