Knighthood
/ˈnaɪthʊd/
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- (n.) The status, dignity, or rank of a knight, often conferred by a sovereign or authority in recognition of service or merit.
He was awarded knighthood for his contributions to the realm.
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Knighthood is a legal status conferred by sovereign authority, with implications in matters of precedence and honorific titles.
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