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What is another word for Marquisate?

Pronunciation: [mˈɑːkwɪsˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Marquisate is a term used to describe an area of land or a territory governed by a marquis. Although it is not a very common term, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe the same concept. One such synonym is "march," which refers to a borderland or a region located at the edge of a country. Another synonym for marquisate is "marchland," which also refers to a remote border region. Similarly, "marcher lordship" can also be used to describe a territory governed by a marquis. Other possible synonyms for marquisate include earldom, barony, and principality, depending on the specific context in which the term is used.
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I am the younger son of such a long line of younger sons that the Marquisate must be at least a hundred removes from me, or I from the Marquisate, whichever you like.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
He is of noble race-there is a Marquisate in the family, though too far removed to do him much good, except in the honor of the connection.
"Her Mother's Secret"
Emma D. E. N. Southworth
So skilfully did the envoy perform his mission, that he ultimately succeeded in inducing M. de Savoie to propose to the King, as compensation for the contested Marquisate, the cession of certain towns and citadels named in a treaty which was signed by the two contracting parties; and this arrangement had no sooner been concluded than the court resumed its career of gaiety; nor was it until the 7th of March that the Duke finally took leave of his royal entertainer, and commenced his homeward journey.
"The Life of Marie de Medicis, Vol. 1 (of 3)"
Julia Pardoe

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