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Definition of Principality
1. Noun. Territory ruled by a prince.
Exact synonyms: Princedom
Generic synonyms: Demesne, Domain, Land
Specialized synonyms: Cambria, Cymru, Wales, Monaco, Principality Of Monaco, Muscovy
Derivative terms: Prince
Generic synonyms: Demesne, Domain, Land
Specialized synonyms: Cambria, Cymru, Wales, Monaco, Principality Of Monaco, Muscovy
Derivative terms: Prince
Definition of Principality
1. n. Sovereignty; supreme power; hence, superiority; predominance; high, or the highest, station.
Definition of Principality
1. Noun. (obsolete) The state of being a prince or ruler; sovereignty, absolute authority. (defdate 14th-19th c.) ¹
2. Noun. (rare) The state of being principal; pre-eminence. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹
3. Noun. A region or sovereign nation headed by a prince or princess. (defdate from 14th c.) ¹
4. Noun. (theology) A spiritual being, specifically in Christian angelology, the fifth level of angels, ranked above powers and below dominions. (defdate from 16th c.) ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Principality
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