dukedom
Americannoun
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another name for a duchy
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the title, rank, or position of a duke
Etymology
Origin of dukedom
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at duke, -dom
Example Sentences
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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.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025
And while Andrew still remains a prince, losing the dukedom could have a knock-on impact there.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2025
The prince will also retain his dukedom, which can only be removed by an act of parliament, but has agreed not to use the title it confers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2025
But in this late romance, as Shakespeare critic Anne Barton has pointed out, Prospero remains in character, courteously asking the audience for release from the island so that he can return to his dukedom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2025
Her parent would be influenced by my dukedom, but she, no.
From The Black Moth A Romance of the XVIIIth Century by Georgette Heyer
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