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majesty

maj.es.ty \'maj-*-ste-\ n [ME maieste, fr. OF majeste`, fr. L majestat-, 
   majestasX; akin to L major greater 1: sovereign power, authority, or 
   dignity; also : the person of a s overeign - used as a title for a king, 
   queen, emperor, or empress {if your Majesty please} {Her Britannic 
   Majesty's Consulate General} 2a: royal bearing or aspect : GRANDEUR  2b: 
   greatness or splendor of quality or character