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regality

[ ri-gal-i-tee ]

noun

, plural re·gal·i·ties.
  1. royalty, sovereignty, or kingship.
  2. a right or privilege pertaining to a sovereign.
  3. a kingdom.
  4. (in Scotland)
    1. territorial jurisdiction of a royal nature formerly conferred by the sovereign.
    2. a territory subject to such jurisdiction.


regality

/ riːˈɡælɪtɪ /

noun

  1. the state or condition of being royal; kingship or queenship; royalty
  2. the rights or privileges of royalty
  3. history
    1. jurisdiction conferred by the sovereign on a powerful subject
    2. a territory under such jurisdiction
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of regality1

1375–1425; late Middle English regalite < Middle French < Medieval Latin rēgālitās. See regal 1, -ity
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Example Sentences

Weathers seemed particularly at home in the galaxy far, far away, imbuing his dialogue with a level of regality fitting this space opera.

Among the standout pieces was a thick, charcoal pleated coat that offered a nod to traditional Asian dress, its regality underscored by its robust structure and generous drape.

Presciently, Frances came to be known as “Princess Fannie,” for her regality and charm.

So coming from there and now being able to create and adorn this idea of pride and power, regality and femininity — amazing.

What observations do you have about her vanity and the importance of look or image and the "duty to represent"? How did you create the regality of the character?

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