Main Entry: prin·ci·pal·i·ty

Pronunciation: \ˌprin(t)-sə-ˈpa-lə-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural prin·ci·pal·i·ties

Date: 14th century

1 a : the state, office, or authority of a prince b : the position or responsibilities of a principal (as of a school)
2 : the territory or jurisdiction of a prince : the country that gives title to a prince
3 plural : an order of angels — see celestial hierarchy