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.
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.