Read the sentence. "The hauteur of the princess was considered acceptable by her royal servants, who were accustomed to being rudely dismissed by their powerful rulers." What does "hauteur" mean as it is used in the sentence?
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In the sentence, "hauteur" means an attitude or manner of superiority or arrogance displayed by someone who believes they are better than others.
Which phrase from the sentence supports your answer?
The phrase "who were accustomed to being rudely dismissed by their powerful rulers" supports the answer. This phrase implies that the princess had an attitude of superiority or haughtiness towards her royal servants.