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maj·es·ty 
[maj-uh-stee] Pronunciation Key
[maj-uh-stee] Pronunciation Key –noun, plural -ties.
| 1. | regal, lofty, or stately dignity; imposing character; grandeur: majesty of bearing; the majesty of Chartres. |
| 2. | supreme greatness or authority; sovereignty: All paid tribute to the majesty of Rome. |
| 3. | (usually initial capital letter) a title used when speaking of or to a sovereign (usually prec. by his, her, or your): His Majesty's Navy; Will your Majesty hear our petitions? |
| 4. | a royal personage, or royal personages collectively: The royal wedding was attended by the majesties of Europe. |
| 5. | Christ in Majesty, a representation of Christ as ruler of the universe. |
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| maj·es·ty
(māj'ĭ-stē) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. maj·es·ties
[Middle English mageste, maieste, from Old French majeste, from Latin māiestās; see meg- in Indo-European roots.] |
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