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 party's Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, has lodged a parliamentary motion that would force ministers to remove his dukedom with immediate effect.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 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
With all that in common, it's a wonder they haven't found some leftover dukedom for him, at the very least.
From Salon • Sep. 12, 2022
On the whole, the Duke was inclined to call on the arch rogue at the Hotel Cecil before incurring a risk that might render his dukedom a transitory possession.
From The Duke Decides by Hill, Headon
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