noun
- the rank, title, or dignity of a baronet
- the estate or domain of a baronet
Usage: British nobility system
Usage: British nobility system
Examples
- He inherited the baronetcy from his father.
- The baronetcy has been in their family for three generations.
- She was granted a baronetcy for her services to charity.
- The baronetcy comes with certain ceremonial duties.
- His baronetcy dates back to the 17th century.
- The baronetcy was created by King James I.
- Upon his death, the baronetcy passed to his eldest son.