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principality

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Recent Examples of principality Roy Bates, a former British army major turned radio broadcaster, declared the platform a sovereign principality in 1967 after occupying Roughs Tower in late 1966 to establish a pirate radio station. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 The tiny principality is perhaps best known for its ski resorts, but in the warmer months, travelers swap the slopes for scenic hiking trails that wind through the Pyrenees Mountains. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 The Alpine Gasly – along with four others – were handed time penalties for speeding in the Monaco pit lane during the race in the principality in early June. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 June 2026 While Monaco’s most familiar draws remain high-octane, glitzy events like the Formula One Grand Prix and the Yacht Show, there are quieter ways to experience this tiny principality. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for principality

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Louise Haigh will take on the role of Chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, First Secretary of State and Cabinet Office Minister.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 20 July 2026
The duchy is overseen by a board of directors and major decisions must be approved by the Treasury.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 June 2026

Definition of duchy

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The Saudis, according to the person briefed on the substance of the call but not authorized to comment publicly, are concerned that Tehran could respond with attacks on the energy infrastructure of the kingdom and other Gulf countries.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
Throughout the war between Iran, the US and Israel, the Saudi kingdom had kept open channels of communication with Tehran.

— Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of kingdom

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Built by Rajput rulers of the Chauhan clan, the fort later came under the control of the Delhi sultanate and the Mughals before returning to the Rajput rulers of Jaipur.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 June 2026
Using hundreds of elephants to haul artillery, Cornwallis invaded Mysore and carved up the sultanate.

— Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026

Definition of sultanate

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Amara’s part of Michael Schwartz’s empire, but the chef is Maite Zarrabeitia, an Argentine who has a way with empanadas.

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Meryl Streep started her family—aka, an empire of underrated creatives—with ex-husband Don Gummer at age 30, and had her youngest daughter Louisa Jacobson at 41.

— Adrianne Reece, InStyle, 31 July 2026

Definition of empire

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In October, Andrew was stripped of his princely title, his dukedom, and a number of awards and honorifics.

— Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 2 Feb. 2026
However, the scandal surrounding King Charles' brother, the former Prince Andrew — who was stripped of his dukedom as well as his other royal titles, including prince, in October 2025 — has led some to believe that the York title is tainted and won't be reassigned in the future.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Nov. 2025

Definition of dukedom

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Like our democratic republic itself, these efforts are decentralized — local, pragmatic, and responsive to what communities actually need.

— Brendan Bechtel, Fortune, 25 July 2026
Early diplomatic ties India gained independence from Britain in 1947 and became a republic in 1950.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Definition of republic

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As one of the big three ratings agencies, alongside Fitch and Moody’s, S&P Global plays a crucial role in determining whether African sovereigns and businesses can secure capital from international financial markets.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 29 July 2026
While the Royal Standard is never lowered to half-mast—the reason being that there is always a sovereign on the throne—the Union Jack can be lowered to half-staff, which is exactly what happened to honor Diana.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 28 July 2026

Definition of sovereign

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The preview opens with an introduction to demon king Ravana asserting his dominion across the three realms of heaven, earth, and the underworld.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026
Historical roots As Roberts’ majority opinion demonstrates, the definition of citizenship that Americans inherited from Britain and the common law included everyone born in a place where the king’s dominion extended.

— Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

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