countship

Noun

Meaning

The rank or position of a count.

(historical) A territory (principality, province, etc.) ruled and administered by a count.

Examples

After some time, the family was able to arrange the purchase of the minuscule Herrschaft ("Lordship") of Schellenberg and countship of Vaduz (in 1699 and 1712 respectively) from the Hohenems. Source: Internet

Henceforward Henry succeeded in keeping the countship of Anjou all his life; for though he granted it in 1168 to his son Henry the Young King when the latter became old enough to govern it, he absolutely refused to allow him to enjoy his power. Source: Internet

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