baronetcy

American  

[bar-uh-nit-see, -net] / ˈbær ə nɪt si, -ˌnɛt /

noun

plural

baronetcies

1. the rank or dignity of a baronet.

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baronetcy British  

/ ˈbærənɪtsɪ, -ˌnɛt- /

noun

1. the rank, position, or patent of a baronet

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Etymology

Origin of baronetcy

First recorded in 1805–15; baronet + -cy

Example Sentences

Sir Percival David was born into a wealthy family in Bombay in 1892 and inherited a baronetcy from his father, as well as ownership of the family company.

From BBC

When Sir Thomas, a bachelor, died in 1869 the land and his baronetcy passed on to his brother Sir John Maryon Wilson.

From BBC

It is interesting to note, however, that the scheming Penelope Clay may after all end up as the wife of Sir William Elliot, undeserving heir to Sir Walter’s baronetcy.

From The Guardian

In 1920 Florence Pringle made a formal statutory declaration saying Norman was the eldest son of the 8th baronet and was entitled to succeed to the baronetcy.

From BBC

Until recently, he seemed too cold, sounded even posher than he is - and as heir to a 17th-Century baronetcy he's pretty posh already.

From BBC