ameerate

/əˈmɪrət/
noun
  1. The territory, rank, or office of an ameer (emir).
    • The ameerate was known for its rich oil fields and bustling markets.
    • Travelers crossed the border into the ameerate, where the laws were different.
    • He inherited the ameerate after his father's death.
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