DYNASTY

dynasty. Dynasty, n. sovereignty, government

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Dy″nas‐ty (dī″nas‐ty̆ or dĭn″as‐ty̆; 277), n.; pl. Dynasties (–tĭz). [[Gr. δυναστεία lordship, fr. δυναστεύειν to hold power or lordship, fr. δυνάστησ: cf. F. dynastie dynasty. See Dynast.]] 1. 1. Sovereignty; lordship; dominion. Johnson.
2. 2. A race or succession of kings, of the same line or family; the continued lordship of a race of rulers.