Kingship

Pronunciation: /ˈkɪŋʃɪp/

Kingship (noun)

  1. The position and power of a king, including how he rules a country.
  2. The state of being a king, seen as a special social and political role.
  3. The authority connected with being king, including laws, leadership, and public duty.

Examples

  • Kingship shapes how people live under a king.
  • The history of kingship explains many old laws.