seigniory

noun sei·gniory \ˈsān-yə-rē\

plural sei·gnior·ies or sei·gnor·ies

Definition of SEIGNIORY

: lordship, dominion; specifically : the power or authority of a feudal lord

: the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction

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sei·gniory or sei·gnory \ˈsān-yə-rē\

14th century

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