margraviate

/mɑrˈɡreɪviɪt/
noun
  1. The territory or jurisdiction ruled by a margrave.
    • The margraviate was known for its rich silver mines.
    • The margraviate stretched from the mountains to the sea.
    • He inherited the margraviate after his father's death.
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