noun Download 🔗Share The state or condition of being a lord. Examples : "The young duke inherited vast lands and numerous lordships upon his father's death. " royal state government society title Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (hence, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title. Examples : "May I ask that the order be granted, if your lordship so pleases?" title government politics royal society law position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (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 Examples : ""Despite being the newest intern, his lordships towards the other staff quickly made him unpopular." " character attitude person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor. Examples : "The historical records detailed the boundaries of the various lordships throughout the kingdom, showing who controlled each area and its resources. " property area royal government title history politics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Dominion; power; authority. Examples : "The debate team argued passionately about the government's lordships over online information. " politics government royal state right Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading