Prince
/ˈprɪns/
Definitions
- (n.) A male monarch or a sovereign ruler of a principality.
The prince ascended to the throne after his father's abdication.
- (n.) A male member of a royal family, especially a son or grandson of a king or queen.
The prince attended the state banquet with dignitaries.
Forms
- princes
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term often denotes hereditary succession rights or privileges tied to royal status.
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