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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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Local news outlets reported fires have broken out between the Samacá and Cucaita principalities, citing Samacá fire department authorities, who say high temperatures and strong winds have caused rapid spreading of the fires.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 2024

"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

Under increasing pressure from foreign invaders, India splintered into rival principalities ruled by independent rajas, or princes.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 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

No one should wonder if, in speaking of principalities that are completely new as to their ruler and form of government, I cite the greatest examples.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

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