principality
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səˈpæl 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.
4.
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.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | a. a territory ruled by a prince |
| b. a territory from which a prince draws his title | |
| 2. | the dignity or authority of a prince |
| [C14 (in the sense: pre-eminence): via Old French from Latin principālis | |
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Word Origin & History
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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Example sentences
He offers hands-on instruction for achieving stability and a well-run principality.
This gave the small principality its territory and political form.
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