Difference between revisions of "Regalia"
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*royal rights, prerogatives and privileges - actually enjoyed by any [[sovereign]], regardless of his [[title]] ([[emperor]], [[grand duke]] etcetera) | *royal rights, prerogatives and privileges - actually enjoyed by any [[sovereign]], regardless of his [[title]] ([[emperor]], [[grand duke]] etcetera) | ||
*the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of [[royalty]] or any other sovereign status; such as a [[crown]], orb, Necklace of office, scepter, [[sword of justice]] | *the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of [[royalty]] or any other sovereign status; such as a [[crown]], orb, Necklace of office, scepter, [[sword of justice]] |
Latest revision as of 07:10, 17 February 2009
Noun
regalia (plural only; not used in singular form)
- royal rights, prerogatives and privileges - actually enjoyed by any sovereign, regardless of his title (emperor, grand duke etcetera)
- the emblems, symbols, or paraphernalia indicative of royalty or any other sovereign status; such as a crown, orb, Necklace of office, scepter, sword of justice
- decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry
- finery or magnificent dress
Etymology
From Latin regalia, neuter plural of regalis (“of a king”), from rex.