What does "principality" mean?

[Leopold]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #77 "American homophones", question 6

The ......... of my school was overwhelmingly strict.

(a) principal
(b) principle
(c) principality
(d) prince

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #77 "American homophones", answer 6

The principal of my school was overwhelmingly strict.

Correct answer: (a) principal
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what does "principality" mean?

Leopold

[Alan]

Hi,

This is the name of a small state where the ruler is a prince.

Alan
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[Lenchen]

Hello Alan,

unfortunately I don't understand why "principle" is wrong.

Would you please explain this to me.

Many thanks!

Helene

[Kitosdad]

Hello Lenchen. Being the Principal of a school is a titled position.

A principle is the way one acts, or how they are regarded by another person.

"He/She is a person of high principles."

Kitos.
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[Lenchen]

Hello Kitos,

many thanks for this good explanation!

Now I understand it!

Have a good day
Helene