principalities

British

/ ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪz /

plural noun

Also called: princedoms. (often capital) the seventh of the nine orders into which the angels are divided in medieval angelology

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"Districts of the capital are not separate principalities where you can walk around in white gloves and neglect your duties," he said, adding that he would not tolerate "sabotage".

From Reuters • Jun. 2, 2023

They begin: "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come."

From BBC • Dec. 2, 2022

What fascinates me about Little Indias is that they are like little principalities in some ways, like a motherland or a homeland.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2022

“There is absolutely nothing you or any of the other powers and principalities can do to stop us.”

From New York Times • Jul. 8, 2022

Because of this there arose the frequent rebellions in Spain, France, and Greece against the Romans, all because of the numerous principalities that existed in those regions.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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