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prin·ci·pal·i·ty       [prin-suh-pal-i-tee] Pronunciation Key
–noun, plural -ties.
1.a state ruled by a prince, usually a relatively small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire.
2.the position or authority of a prince or chief ruler; sovereignty; supreme power.
3.the rule of a prince of a small or subordinate state.
4.the Principality, British. Wales.
5.principalities, Theology.
a.an order of angels. Compare angel (def. 1).
b.supramundane powers often in conflict with God. Ephes. 6:12.
6.Obsolete. preeminence.
[Origin: 1300–50; ME principalite < OF < LL prīncipālitās first place, superiority (ML: authority or territory of a prince). See principal, -ity]
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prin·ci·pal·i·ty       (prĭn'sə-pāl'ĭ-tē)  Pronunciation Key 
n.   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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