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noun, plural prin·ci·pal·i·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.
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EXPANDprincipalities, Theology.
a.
an order of angels. Compare angel (def. 1).
b.
supramundane powers often in conflict with God. Ephes. 6:12.
6.
COLLAPSEObsolete. preeminence.
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principality
c.1300, "position of a prince," from O.Fr. principalite (Fr. principauté), from L.L. principalitatem (nom. principalitas), from principalis (see principal). Meaning "region or state ruled by a prince" is attested from c.1400.
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