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palatine

/ˈpælətaɪn/ /ˈpæləˌtaɪn/

Meanings

noun

伯爵领主,主教领主

A feudal lord (a count palatine or Pfalzgraf) or a bishop possessing palatine powers.

Examples :

这位权力极大的伯爵领主,负责在他的领地内维持秩序和执行正义,亲自监督着村庄法庭。
adjective

Examples :

"The Duke of Lancaster held palatine authority over Lancashire, meaning he had special royal powers within that county. "
兰开斯特公爵对兰开夏郡拥有采邑统治权,这意味着他在该郡内拥有特殊的王室权力。