principalities

British  

/ ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪz /

plural noun

1. Also called: princedoms.  (often capital) the seventh of the nine orders into which the angels are divided in medieval angelology

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Example Sentences

Local news outlets reported fires have broken out between the Samacá and Cucaita principalities, citing Samacá fire department authorities, who say high temperatures and strong winds have caused rapid spreading of the fires.

From Salon

It's not like I'm engaging the devil left and right against principalities and powers all over the place.”

From Salon

"Districts of the capital are not separate principalities where you can walk around in white gloves and neglect your duties," he said, adding that he would not tolerate "sabotage".

From Reuters

They begin: "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come."

From BBC

What fascinates me about Little Indias is that they are like little principalities in some ways, like a motherland or a homeland.

From Salon