Difference between revisions of "Regalia"

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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, sceptre, sword of justice
decorations or insignia indicative of an office or membership of an order or society; such as freemasonry
finery or magnificent dress

From Latin regalia, neuter plural of regalis (“of a king”), from rex.

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