principality
noun pl. principalities
- the rank, dignity, or jurisdiction of a prince
- the territory ruled by a prince
- a country with which a prince's title is identified
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(prĭnˌsə-pălˈĭ-tē)
noun pl. prin·ci·pal·i·ties - A territory ruled by a prince or princess or from which such a title is derived.
- The position, authority, or jurisdiction of a prince or princess; sovereignty.
- principalities Christianity The seventh of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology. Also called princedoms.
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