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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 (preceded by His or Your).
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English kingscip. See king, -ship
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kingship (ˈkɪŋʃɪp)
 
—n
1.  the position or authority of a king
2.  the skill or practice of ruling as a king

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