marquisate

Noun

Meaning

The seigniory, dignity, or lordship of a marquis; the territory governed by a marquis.

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Examples

Malta was elevated to a county and a marquisate, but its trade was now totally ruined, and for a considerable period of it remained solely a fortified garrison. Source: Internet

The dignity, rank or position of the title is referred to as a marquisate or marquessate. Source: Internet

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