dukedom

American

[dook-duhm, dyook-] / ˈduk dəm, ˈdyuk- /

noun

a duchy.
the office or rank of a duke.

dukedom British

/ ˈdjuːkdəm /

noun

another name for a duchy
the title, rank, or position of a duke

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Etymology

Origin of dukedom

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; 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.

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The decision effectively kills efforts to pass a law to strip Prince Andrew of his dukedom, only a day after ex-Labour MP Rachel Maskell tabled a bill in the Commons.

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This proposal would give the King the power to formally strip the prince of the dukedom.

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The party's Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, has lodged a parliamentary motion that would force ministers to remove his dukedom with immediate effect.

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And while Andrew still remains a prince, losing the dukedom could have a knock-on impact there.

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