Viscount
/ˈvɪskaʊnt/
Definitions
- (n.) A nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron in the British peerage system.
The viscount attended the parliamentary session.
Forms
- viscounts
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Commentary
In legal and historical documents, 'viscount' denotes a specific rank; ensure correct hierarchical usage when drafting.
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