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baronetcy

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun baronetcy has 2 senses
  1. baronetcy, barony - the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness
    --1 is a kind of rank
  2. baronetcy - the title of a baron
    --2 is a kind of
    title

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Baronetcy

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: An hereditary title conferred on a person and their descendants belonging to the lower baronetage ranks below barons.

Example sentence: The prestigious baronetcy was bestowed upon him in recognition of his outstanding services to the country.

Sense 2: The rank or dignity held by a baronet.

Example sentence: Sir Roberts takes great pride in his baronetcy and ensures to carry out his responsibilities with utmost dedication.

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