dukedom
Americannoun
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another name for a duchy
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the title, rank, or position of a duke
Etymology
Origin of dukedom
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at duke, -dom
Example Sentences
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He inherited his dukedom in 2014, following the death of his father, the 11th Duke of Marlborough.
From BBC • Dec. 18, 2025
The prince will also retain his dukedom, which can only be removed by an act of parliament, but has agreed not to use the title it confers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
Here, Prospero and his daughter, Miranda, have made their home for 12 years, ever since Prospero’s conniving brother, Antonio, conspired to steal his dukedom.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023
With all that in common, it's a wonder they haven't found some leftover dukedom for him, at the very least.
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2022
King of France, who adopted him, granted him dispensations to marry the sister of the King of Navarre; he then obtained the titles and estates of the dukedom of Valentinois.
From The History of the Inquisition of Spain from the Time of its Establishment to the Reign of Ferdinand VII. by Llorente, Juan Antonio
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