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Seigniory

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seigneurynounAlternative form of seigneurie. [(history) An area governed by a seigneur (French noble).]
lordshipnoun(by extension, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.
seignorynounAlternative form of seigniory. [The estate of a feudal lord.]
signiorynounAlternative form of seigniory. [The estate of a feudal lord.]
seigneurienoun(history) An area governed by a seigneur (French noble).
honornoun(uncountable) Recognition of importance or value; respect; veneration (of someone, usually for being morally upright or successful).
fiefdomnoun(by extension, chiefly derogatory) Any organization in the control of a dominant individual.
seignioragenoun(money) The revenue obtained directly by minting coin (difference between face value and cost of metal).
seigneuragenounAlternative form of seigniorage. [(historical) All the revenue obtained by a feudal lord from his vassals.]
seignoragenounAlternative form of seigniorage. [(historical) All the revenue obtained by a feudal lord from his vassals.]
feudnounA state of long-standing mutual hostility.
droit du seigneurnounAlternative form of droit de seigneur. [The supposed right of the feudal lord to deflower the maiden bride of one of his subjects.]
fiefholdnoun(uncommon) A fief (that is held).
fiefnoun(law, historical) Land held of a superior, particularly on condition of homage, fealty, and personal service, especially military service.
landlordshipnounThe state of being a landlord
droit de seigneurnounThe supposed right of the feudal lord to deflower the maiden bride of one of his subjects.
manornounA landed estate.
eminent domainnoun(US, Philippines) The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.
fiefholdingnoun(uncountable) The act or practice of holding fiefs.
feudatorynounA feudal vassal.

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