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

Word History and Origins

Origin of regality¹

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

Example Sentences

"The only way those that were purported to own a human being could exist, was by transferring their name, and I only think it's because they only couldn't pronounce ours. That we had certain regality to our own," she said.

From Salon

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

From New York Times

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.

From Seattle Times

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

From Washington Post

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

From Los Angeles Times