regality
royalty, sovereignty, or kingship.
a right or privilege pertaining to a sovereign.
a kingdom.
(in Scotland)
territorial jurisdiction of a royal nature formerly conferred by the sovereign.
a territory subject to such jurisdiction.
Origin of regality
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How to use regality in a sentence
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?
The Letters of Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett Barrett, Vol. 1 (of 2) 1845-1846 | Robert Browning and Elizabeth Barrett BarrettMany of them had invested the caucus with the dignity of mystery, with a certain pomp and regality.
Sudden Jim | Clarence Budington KellandThey insisted on 213 seeing a sign of regality shining on the head of their chosen, to make him their Emperor indeed.
The Death of the Gods | Dmitri Mrejkowski
There was a confusion of regality, displeasure, and grim humour in her attitude.
Fortitude | Hugh WalpoleYet did not his Successors durably inherit that scruple, but some were anointed, and solemnly accepted the Diadem of regality.
The Works of Sir Thomas Browne | Thomas Browne
British Dictionary definitions for regality
/ (riːˈɡælɪtɪ) /
the state or condition of being royal; kingship or queenship; royalty
the rights or privileges of royalty
Scot history
jurisdiction conferred by the sovereign on a powerful subject
a territory under such jurisdiction
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