n.
Pronunciation: ˌ prin(t)-s ə - ' pa-l ə -t ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ties
Date: 14th century
1 a : the state, office, or authority of a prince b : the position or responsibilities of a principal (as of a school)
2 : the territory or jurisdiction of a prince : the country that gives title to a prince
3 plural : an order of angels ― see CELESTIAL HIERARCHY