01 n. Sovereignty; supreme power; hence, superiority; predominance; high, or the highest, station.
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Principalities ((#))
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Sovereignty; supreme power; hence, superiority; predominance; high, or the highest, station.“Your principalities shall come down, even the crown of your glory.” — Jer. xiii. 18.“The prerogative and principality above everything else.” — Jer. Taylor.
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A prince; one invested with sovereignty.
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The territory or jurisdiction of a prince; or the country which gives title to a prince; as, the principality of Wales.