regality

American  

[ri-gal-i-tee] / rɪˈgæl ɪ ti /

noun

• regalities
  plural

1. royalty, sovereignty, or kingship.

2. a right or privilege pertaining to a sovereign.

3. a kingdom.

4. (in Scotland)

   1. territorial jurisdiction of a royal nature formerly conferred by the sovereign.

   2. a territory subject to such jurisdiction.

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regality British  

/ riːˈɡælɪtɪ /

noun

1. the state or condition of being royal; kingship or queenship; royalty

2. the rights or privileges of royalty

3. history

   1. jurisdiction conferred by the sovereign on a powerful subject

   2. a territory under such jurisdiction

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• regalities
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of regality

1375–1425; late Middle English regalite < Middle French < Medieval Latin rēgālitās. See regal ¹, -ity

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Explanation

The word regality is used for the state of being a monarch — or resembling one. The regality of your queenly cat, calmly looking down on the chaos of your new puppy, is indisputable. Long ago, it was common to use the word regality to describe the position of being a queen or king: "Elizabeth II entered the regality in 1952." These days, it's more commonly used in a figurative way, for things or people that resemble royalty. If you're staying at a magnificent castle for the weekend, you might walk in and observe, "Wow, this place is full of regality!"

Example Sentences

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Her regality is on display in “Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style,” the largest-ever exhibition of clothing worn by the monarch, who died at age 96 in September 2022.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026

Among the standout pieces was a thick, charcoal pleated coat that offered a nod to traditional Asian dress, its regality underscored by its robust structure and generous drape.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2023

Presciently, Frances came to be known as “Princess Fannie,” for her regality and charm.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 24, 2023

So coming from there and now being able to create and adorn this idea of pride and power, regality and femininity — amazing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2023

There was the love I had for the mute regality of tall, moss-clad oaks.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

Though the bishopric of Durham had been dissolved by authority of parliament, the queen erected it anew by letters patent, and replaced Tonstal in his regalities as well as in his revenue.

From The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part C. From Henry VII. to Mary by David Hume

If she made them feel their insignificance for a moment they would fly to the standard of her rival, Valencia Menendez, and her regalities would be gone forever.

From The Doomswoman An Historical Romance of Old California by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

The scene of his regalities, his sick room, which was his presence chamber, where he lay and acted his despotic fancies—how is it reduced to a common bedroom!

From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 2 Elia and The Last Essays of Elia by Charles Lamb

The approach of foreign traders was prohibited, while the regalities reserved by the crown drained the country of a great proportion of its wealth.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 4 "Bradford, William" to "Brequigny, Louis" by Various

Still, they exchanged frequent visits, and Magdaléna was always interested in Helena's new conquests and dazzling regalities.

From The Californians by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton

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