Earldom
/ˈɜːrldəm/
Definitions
- (n.) The rank, dignity, or territorial jurisdiction of an earl.
He was granted an earldom by the monarch as a symbol of noble status.
- (n.) The title or estate held by an earl within the peerage system.
The earldom passed to his eldest son upon his death.
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Commentary
Earldom denotes both the rank and the territorial or titular holding associated with an earl; often relevant in inheritance and noble title law.
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