principality

 
Pronunciation: /ˌprɪnsɪˈpalɪti/

noun (plural principalities)

  • 1a state ruled by a prince.
  • (the Principality) British Wales.
  • 2 (principalities) (in traditional Christian angelology) the fifth-highest order of the ninefold celestial hierarchy.

Origin:

Middle English (denoting the rank of a prince): from Old French principalite, from late Latin principalitas, from Latin principalis 'first, original' (see principal)