marquisate; principality
Historical term for a territory ruled by a marquis or prince. Used in contexts such as European history or feudal systems.
中世ヨーロッパには多くの侯国が存在した。
Many marquisates existed in medieval Europe.
princely state; native state
Compound of 侯 (marquis) and 国 (country). The term is used in historical and political contexts to denote a marquisate or principality.