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Meaning of county palatine | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A county, usually a marchland, whose ruler was granted near-royal authority within its area while still owing allegiance to the realm's king or emperor.

historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

county seat county town county-level city county-level municipality countyhood countyism

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