lordship

/ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp//ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/

noun

  1. 1

    The state or condition of being a lord.

  2. 2

    (hence, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.

    May I ask that the order be granted, if your lordship so pleases?
  3. 3

    (with "his" or "your") A boy or man who is behaving in a seigneurial manner or acting like a lord, behaving in a bossy manner or lording it up

  4. 4

    Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.

  5. 5

    Dominion; power; authority.

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