principality
noun
prin·ci·pal·i·ty
ˌprin(t)-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē 
plural principalities
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2
: the territory or jurisdiction of a prince : the country that gives title to a prince
3
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The principality of Monaco is perhaps the least suitable place on the Formula 1 calendar to hold a Grand Prix.
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
This shift allowed Europe to escape from the problem that had doomed Indian civilization to impotence: a state that was so weak that society constantly dissolved into petty principalities that inevitably fell prey to more powerful invaders.
—John Micklethwait, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2014
He was born in Monte Carlo, the luxury haven of the wealthy in the principality of Monaco.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The roar of the engines echoing throughout the principality, combined with the picturesque surroundings, made for not only a spectacular race day, but an unforgettable weekend.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 27 May 2025
This shift allowed Europe to escape from the problem that had doomed Indian civilization to impotence: a state that was so weak that society constantly dissolved into petty principalities that inevitably fell prey to more powerful invaders.
—John Micklethwait, Foreign Affairs, 29 May 2014
He was born in Monte Carlo, the luxury haven of the wealthy in the principality of Monaco.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 3 July 2025
The roar of the engines echoing throughout the principality, combined with the picturesque surroundings, made for not only a spectacular race day, but an unforgettable weekend.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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“Principality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/principality. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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principality
noun
prin·ci·pal·i·ty
ˌprin(t)-sə-ˈpal-ət-ē
plural principalities
: a small territory that is ruled by a prince
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