1. 1. The greatness and dignity of a sovereign.
   2. The sovereignty and power of God.
2. Supreme authority or power: the majesty of the law.
3. 1. A royal personage.
   2. Majesty Used with His, Her, or Your as a title and form of address for a sovereign.
4. 1. Royal dignity of bearing or aspect; grandeur.
   2. Stately splendor; magnificence, as of style or character: the Parthenon in all its majesty.

[Middle English mageste, maieste, from Old French majeste, from Latin māiestās.]

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