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land·gra·vi·ate

(lănd-grā′vē-ĭt, -āt′)

The rank and office of a landgrave or landgravine.

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landgraviate

(lændˈɡreɪvɪɪt; -ˌeɪt) or

landgravate

1. (Historical Terms) the domain or position of a landgrave or landgravine

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the domain or position of a landgrave or landgravine

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land•gra•vi•ate

(lændˈgreɪ vi ɪt, -ˌeɪt)

n.

the office, jurisdiction, or territory of a landgrave.

[1650–60; < Medieval Latin landgraviātus]

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