ˈprin(t)səˌpāt, -səpə̇t noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English principat, from Latin principatus, from princip-, princeps first person, prince + -atus -ate — more at prince
1. : princely power : supreme rule
2. obsolete
a. : principality 4b
b. : a principal person : prince
3. : principality 3
4. : the power or term of a Roman princeps