Prince, The

American  

noun

1. a treatise on statecraft (1513) by Niccolò Machiavelli.

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The Prince Cultural  

1. (1513) The best-known work of Niccolò Machiavelli, in which he asserts that a prince must use cunning and ruthless methods to stay in power.

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Example Sentences

When asked by ABC News’ Mary Bruce about the propriety of hosting the prince, the president blithely dismissed the concern.

From Salon

However his starring role in the Saudi football league has seen him become a face of the country's modernisation drive under the crown prince, the country's de-facto ruler, who wants to reduce the country's dependence on oil revenues by diversifying into other areas including sports and tourism.

From BBC

No longer a prince, the king’s brother will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor.

From Salon

Erik Prince, the well-connected American defense contractor, is in contact with the junta to provide assistance, according to people familiar with the approach.

From The Wall Street Journal

Warnings are also in effect parts of Haiti including the capital, Port au Prince, the Dominican Republic and eastern Cuba, where Melissa is anticipated to bring similar effects by the middle of next week.

From BBC