dukedom

[dook-duhm, dyook-]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a duchy.
the office or rank of a duke.

dukedom

/ ˈdjuːkdəm /

noun

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of dukedom¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; duke, -dom

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Example Sentences

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Only legislation can formally remove his dukedom, which is now held in abeyance.

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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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Revoking his dukedom outright would require an Act of Parliament, meaning it remains legally his, even if he is no longer styled as “His Royal Highness” or addressed publicly as Duke of York.