kingship
the state, office, or dignity of a king.
rule by a king; monarchy.
aptitude for kingly duties.
(initial capital letter) a title used in referring to a king: Majesty (preceded by His or Your).
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How to use kingship in a sentence
In essence, Philip had to tread carefully and take advantage of both delicate diplomacy and military innovation in order to keep his state and kingship intact.
The Mighty Macedonian Phalanx: 6 Things You Should Know | Dattatreya Mandal | July 29, 2022 | Realm of HistoryBeside autocratic kingship it shines with a white light; it is obviously the portal of the future.
The Unsolved Riddle of Social Justice | Stephen LeacockSir Mordred set himself at once to work to make his kingship permanent.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)There are three crowns: of the law, the priesthood, and the kingship; but the crown of a good name is greater than them all.
His tenure of the governorship of Urmi had been brief; but like the kingship of Roumania was always a pleasant reminiscence.
The Cradle of Mankind | W.A. Wigram
While nobles and statesmen were cowering in silence before the dreaded power of the kingship the preachers spoke bluntly out.
History of the English People | John Richard Green
British Dictionary definitions for kingship
/ (ˈkɪŋʃɪp) /
the position or authority of a king
the skill or practice of ruling as a king
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