principality

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(prin′sə pal′ə tē)

noun pl. principalities

  1. the rank, dignity, or jurisdiction of a prince
  2. the territory ruled by a prince
  3. a country with which a prince's title is identified

Origin: ME principalite < OFr < LL principalitas

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noun 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.

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