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kingship

n. uncountable
C1 Advanced US //ˈkɪŋʃɪp// UK //kˈɪŋʃɪp// king·ship

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.


SIMPLE

The young prince was prepared for kingship from an early age.

CONTEXTUAL

The transition from a monarchy to a republic ended the traditional kingship and redistributed political power among the citizens.

COMPLEX

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.

Origin

From king + -ship.

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