The plural of majesty; refers to royal rulers or their impressive, dignified power and authority.
From Old French 'majesté', derived from Latin 'majestas' (greatness, dignity). Originally meant the quality of being great; later became a formal title for kings and queens.
When you say 'Your Majesty,' you're using a title that literally translates to 'your greatness'—but this same word comes from the Latin root meaning 'bigger,' the same root that gives us 'major' and 'majority.'
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