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imperialty rare.|ɪmˈpɪərɪəltɪ| [f. imperial + -ty, after royal-ty.] †1. Imperial state or government, empire. Obs.
1600W. Watson Decacordon (1602) 173 The particular common-wealths, and regall Maiesties of England, France, Ireland, Scotland..together with the Imperialty of Cæsar. Ibid. 331 Imperialtie, and absolute raigne, rule, and authoritie. 1616R. Sheldon Miracles Antichrist 165 (T.) A short Roman imperialty or empire, which followed upon the destruction of the sixth. 2. An imperial right or privilege; a tax levied by an emperor or empress. (Cf. royalty.)
1799W. Tooke View Russian Emp. II. 531 The late empress having..relinquished her imperialties on the private mines. Ibid. 537 These deliveries ceased with the other imperialties which the empress relinquished. |