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Commandery

Description:

A commandery refers to a territorial division or district in certain countries, often associated with a military or religious order. It can also denote the position or authority of a commander.

Examples:

Noun:

1. In medieval Europe, a commandery was a division of land under the control of a Knights Templar or Knights Hospitaller.
2. The Grand Master of the Order presided over the commanderies and assigned responsibilities.
3. During the crusades, many commanderies were established as strategic outposts.

Verb:

1. He was given the commandery of the troops stationed in the border region.
2. The general commanded his soldiers to march forward without hesitation.
3. She commanded absolute loyalty from her subordinates within the commandery.

Adjective:

1. The commandery walls protected the inhabitants from external threats.
2. The commander received an honor for his exemplary leadership in the commandery.
3. She was delighted to receive the commandery appointment, granting her authority over the region.

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