1. the rank, dignity, or position of a marquis
2. the territory or domain ruled by a marquis

Examples

• He inherited the marquisate from his father.
• The marquisate included several villages and estates.
• She was elevated to a marquisate for her service to the crown.
• The ancient marquisate had been in the family for centuries.
• The boundaries of the marquisate were clearly defined in the charter.
• Upon his death, the marquisate passed to his eldest son.