noun.
The dignity, rank or office of a king; the state of being a king.
noun.
A monarchy.
noun.
The territory or dominion of a king; a kingdom.
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noun.
the dignity or rank or position of a king
Word Usage
"Living outside the country for decades, returning only to receive the mantle of kingship from a desperate, rudderless party, he is seen by many as lacking in the visceral day-to-day sense of being a Canadian, working and living in this land."