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king⋅ship

[king-ship]
–noun
1. the state, office, or dignity of a king.
2. rule by a king; monarchy.
3. aptitude for kingly duties.
4. (initial capital letter) a title used in referring to a king; Majesty (prec. by His or Your).

Origin:
1275–1325; ME kingscip. See king, -ship
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king·ship   (kĭng'shĭp')   
n.  
  1. The position, power, or province of a king.

  2. The domain ruled by a king; a kingdom.

  3. The period or tenure of a king; a reign.

  4. Used with his as a title for a king.

  5. A monarchy.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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