Kingship

Definitions

1. The dignity, rank, or office of a king; the state of being a king.
   countable, uncountable
2. A monarchy.
   countable, uncountable
3. The territory or dominion of a king; a kingdom.
   countable, uncountable

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Examples

“Near-synonym: kingdom”

“The traditional world knew divine kingship.”

“[Of Henry I, who reigned 1100–1135:] Although the king's harsh treatment of his brother [Robert Curthose] sparked widespread criticism, it was typical of Henry's pragmatic approach⟳ to kingship. If he had shown greater mercy and set⟳ Robert free, it would have⟳ been only a matter⟳ of time before Curthose made fresh trouble⟳. As it was, the Anglo-Norman territory that had been so hard won by their father was now firmly under Henry's control⟳.”

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