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Principality
Pronunciation : Prin`ci*pal"i*ty
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L. principalitas pre?minence, excellence: cf. F. principalit?, principaut?. See Principal.]
Definition : 1. Sovereignty; supreme power; hence, superiority; predominance; high, or the highest, station. Sir P. Sidney. Your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory. Jer. xiii. 18. The prerogative and principality above everything else. Jer. Taylor.
2. A prince; one invested with sovereignty. "Next upstood Nisroch, of principalities the prime." Milton.
3. The territory or jurisdiction of a prince; or the country which gives title to a prince; as, the principality of Wales.
pl. Principalities.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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