dukedom

• Nom désignant le rang, la dignité ou la position d'un duc, ainsi que le territoire placé sous l'autorité d'un duc ou d'une duchesse.

A noun referring to the rank, dignity, or position of a duke, or the territory under the rule of a duke or duchess.

1. Rank or title of a dukeC1formalbritish

   The dignity, rank, or position of being a duke.

   Dignité de duc

   • He inherited the dukedom after his father's death.
   • The ceremony officially conferred the dukedom upon him.
   • She was granted a dukedom for her service to the crown.

2. Territory of a dukeC1formalbritish

   The domain or territory controlled by a duke or duchess.

   Territoire d'un duc

   • The dukedom stretched across several counties.
   • The duke ruled his dukedom with a firm hand.
   • The castle was the heart of the dukedom.

   Synonymesduchy