regality

[ ri-gal-i-tee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

, plural re·gal·i·ties.

royalty, sovereignty, or kingship.
a right or privilege pertaining to a sovereign.
a kingdom.
(in Scotland)
1. territorial jurisdiction of a royal nature formerly conferred by the sovereign.
2. a territory subject to such jurisdiction.

regality

/ riːˈɡælɪtɪ /

the state or condition of being royal; kingship or queenship; royalty
the rights or privileges of royalty
history
1. jurisdiction conferred by the sovereign on a powerful subject
2. a territory under such jurisdiction

1375–1425; late Middle English regalite < Middle French < Medieval Latin rēgālitās. See regal ¹, -ity

Another one of a young woman has all the poised regality of an Avedon.

It just has a depth and regality to it, and is very immersive.

But 'the Moon's regality will hear no praise'—well then, will she hear blame?

Many of them had invested the caucus with the dignity of mystery, with a certain pomp and regality.

They insisted on 213 seeing a sign of regality shining on the head of their chosen, to make him their Emperor indeed.

There was a confusion of regality, displeasure, and grim humour in her attitude.

Yet did not his Successors durably inherit that scruple, but some were anointed, and solemnly accepted the Diadem of regality.

April 20, 2024flabbergast

[flab-er-gast ]

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