kingship
n.the state or position of being a king. It describes the power and authority that a king has over a country or people.
n.the state or condition of being a king; the office or authority of a monarch. Often used in historical or sociological contexts to discuss the transition from absolute to constitutional power.
“The young prince was prepared for kingship from an early age.”
“The transition from a monarchy to a republic ended the traditional kingship and redistributed political power among the citizens.”
“Scholars often debate whether the kingship in medieval Europe was primarily a divine right or a pragmatic necessity for maintaining territorial cohesion and military strength.”
From king + -ship.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.