| 单词 | principality |
| 释义 | principality /prin'seuh pal"i tee/, n. , pl. 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. the Principality, Brit. Wales. 5. principalities, Theol. a. an order of angels. Cf. angel (def. 1). b. supramundane powers often in conflict with God. Ephes. 6:12. 6. Obs. preeminence. [1300-50; ME principalite < OF < LL principalitas first place, superiority (ML: authority or territory of a prince). See PRINCIPAL, -ITY] |
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