principality

American  

[prin-suh-pal-i-tee] / ˌprɪn səˈpæl ɪ ti /

noun

plural

principalities

1. a state ruled by a prince, usually a relatively small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire.

2. the position or authority of a prince or chief ruler; sovereignty; supreme power.

3. the rule of a prince of a small or subordinate state.

4. British. the Principality, Wales.

5. Theology. principalities,

   1. an order of angels.

   2. supramundane powers often in conflict with God. Ephesians 6:12.

6. Obsolete. preeminence.

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principality British  

/ ˌprɪnsɪˈpælɪtɪ /

noun

1. 1. a territory ruled by a prince

   2. a territory from which a prince draws his title

2. the dignity or authority of a prince

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Etymology

Origin of principality

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English principalite, from Old French, from Late Latin prīncipālitās “first place, superiority” ( Medieval Latin: “authority or territory of a prince”). See principal, -ity

Example Sentences

But with a man fewer, the principality team still scored again through Jordan Teze and Wout Faes missed a glorious chance to force extra time.

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The visit to the principality on the French riviera will take place on March 28 and will be the first papal trip to the city state in modern times.

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In Monaco, reigning European champions PSG recovered from a shambolic start as Desire Doue inspired a comeback from two goals down to beat the principality side.

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Pope Leo XIV might briefly visit the tiny principality of Monaco "at the end of March", a Vatican source told AFP Tuesday, with the potential trip in the planning stages.

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They will go to Monaco for the first leg and will be wary of the principality side who beat them there in Ligue 1 in November.

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