The meaning of PRINCIPALITY is the state, office, or authority of a prince.

PRINCIPALITY definition: a state ruled by a prince, usually a relatively small state or a state that falls within a larger state such as an empire. See examples of principality used in a sentence.

Define principality. principality synonyms, principality pronunciation, principality translation, English dictionary definition of principality. n. pl. prin·ci·pal·i·ties 1. A territory ruled by a prince or princess or …

A principality (or sometimes princedom) is a type of monarchical state or feudal territory ruled by a prince or princess. It can be either a sovereign state or a constituent part of a larger political entity.

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PRINCIPALITY meaning: 1. a country ruled by a prince, or from which a prince takes his title: 2. a country ruled by a…. Learn more.

A principality is a country that is ruled by a prince. ...the tiny principality of Liechtenstein. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers