Simple Definition of majesty

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majesty

noun

ˈmæʤəsti

plural majesties

: a great and impressively beautiful quality

the majesty of the mountains

—used as a title for a king, queen, emperor, or empress

—used with his, her, your, or their

Your Majesty

Her Majesty's Government

Their Majesties

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