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his majesty

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maj⋅es⋅ty

[maj-uh-stee]
–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.

Origin:
1250–1300; ME majeste < MF < L majestāt- (s. of majestās) dignity, grandeur, equiv. to majes- (akin to majus < *mag-yos, neut. comp. of magnus large; cf. major ) + -tāt- -ty 2
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