noun
or mar·quis·ate ˈmärkwəˌzāt, -ˌsāt, -_zə̇t, -_sə̇t
( -s )
Etymology: French marquisat, from Middle French, modification (influenced by marquis ) of Old Italian marchesato, from marchese + -ato -ate
1. : the domain or territory of a marquess or marchioness
2. : the rank or dignity of a marquess or marchioness