duchy

American  

[duhch-ee] / ˈdʌtʃ i /

noun

plural

duchies

1. the territory ruled by a duke or duchess.

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duchy British  

/ ˈdʌtʃɪ /

noun

1. the territory of a duke or duchess; dukedom

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Etymology

Origin of duchy

1350–1400; Middle English duche < Middle French duche; Anglo-French, Old French duchié < Medieval Latin ducātus; Late Latin, Latin: the rank or functions of a dux; duke, -ate ³

Example Sentences

The two duchies are exempt from corporation tax, but the King and Prince William voluntarily pay income tax on the revenue they generate.

From BBC

Separate reports are published for the two duchies which are described on their respective websites as private estates.

From BBC

There had been media criticism of the duchy's finances - and in response Kensington Palace has said that the emphasis will be on a positive social impact.

From BBC

On the issue of mining, the spokesperson said that the duchy was “acting responsibly and in a sustainable way” to the government’s industrial strategy.

From BBC

Scatterings of Gamay survived in reduced form, with many of its vines exiled to Beaujolais, an area south of the duchy.

From Salon