principality
principality Lexical Profile
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• noun
A state, territory, or sovereign jurisdiction ruled by a prince or princess.
"Monaco and Liechtenstein are among the few remaining independent principalities in Europe."
The position, rank, dignity, or supreme authority of a prince or chief ruler.
"Historical chronicles document how the noble family consolidated its principality over the surrounding provinces."
In traditional Christian angelology, one of the nine orders of angels (ranking fifth in the celestial hierarchy, tasked with overseeing nations and rulers).
"Medieval theologians wrote extensively about the roles of thrones, dominions, and principalities in the celestial hierarchy."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in Middle English from Old French principalite, from Late Latin principalitas ('preeminence, sovereignty'), derived from Latin principalis ('first, chief') and princeps ('first person, ruler, prince').