单词 | principate |
释义 | principate/ˈprɪnsɪpət /noun The rule of the early Roman emperors, during which some features of republican government were retained.Instead of following Caesar's example, however, and making himself dictator, Octavian in 27 BC founded the principate (from princeps, ‘the leading man’), a system of monarchy headed by an emperor holding power for life....
OriginLate Middle English (denoting a principality): from Latin principatus 'first place', from princeps, princip- 'first, chief' (see prince). The current sense dates from the mid 19th century. |
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