Marquise
/ˌmɑːrˈkiːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A noble title in certain European countries, ranking below a duke and above a count or earl.
The laws governing inheritance rights of a marquise differ from those of other nobility.
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The term 'marquise' specifically refers to a female holder of the rank or the wife of a marquis; in legal contexts, it often appears in inheritance and title succession discussions.
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