Duchy
/ˈdʌtʃ.i/
Definitions
- (n.) A territory or domain ruled by a duke or duchess, often granted by a monarch as a form of noble jurisdiction.
The duchy was inherited by the duke upon the death of his father.
Forms
- duchies
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Commentary
The term 'duchy' is primarily used to refer to a noble territorial entity; usage often appears in historical or constitutional contexts concerning monarchy and feudal land tenure.
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