baronetcy

• Nom désignant le rang, la dignité ou la position d'un baronnet ou d'une baronne, ou le titre associé à cette fonction.

A noun referring to the rank, dignity, or position of a baronet or baroness, or the title associated with a baron.

1. Rank or Dignity of a BaronetC2formalbritish

   The rank, dignity, or position held by a baronet or baroness, which is a hereditary title in the British honours system.

   Dignité de baronnet

   • He inherited the baronetcy from his father.
   • The baronetcy was created in the 17th century.
   • She was proud of her family's baronetcy.

2. Title of a BaronC2formalbritish

   The title associated with a baron, a member of the lowest rank of the British peerage.

   Titre de baron

   • The baronetcy was granted to him by the king.
   • He was elevated to a baronetcy for his services.
   • The baronetcy is a hereditary title.