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principality
noun prin·ci·pal·i·ty \ˌprin(t)-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē\
: a small area or country that is ruled by a prince
plural prin·ci·pal·i·ties
Full Definition of PRINCIPALITY
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: the territory or jurisdiction of a prince : the country that gives title to a prince
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plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy
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First Known Use of PRINCIPALITY
14th century
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principality
noun prin·ci·pal·i·ty \ˌprin-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē\
plural prin·ci·pal·i·ties
Definition of PRINCIPALITY for Kids
: a small territory that is ruled by a prince <the principality of Monaco>
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