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seigniory

/ˈsiːnjəɹi/

Meanings
noun
The estate of a feudal lord.

Examples :

"The villagers owed taxes to the lord who controlled the seigniory, a large estate including the farmland and village. "
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Related Words

Illustration remaining

remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

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regarding verb

/ɹɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/ /ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/

To look at; to observe.

"She regarded us warily."

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villagers noun

/ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/ /ˈvɪlɪdʒɚz/

A person who lives in, or comes from, a village.

"The villagers helped rebuild the school after the storm. "

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including verb

/ɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/

To bring into a group, class, set, or total as a (new) part or member.

"I will purchase the vacation package if you will include car rental."

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controlled verb

/kənˈtɹəʊld/ /kənˈt(ʃ)ɹoʊld/

To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.

"With a simple remote, he could control the toy truck."

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conservation noun

/ˌkɑnsə(ɹ)ˈveɪʃən/

The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation.

"The conservation of natural resources is important for future generations. "

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developers noun

/dɪˈvɛləpə(ɹ)z/ /dɪˈvɛləpɚz/

A person or entity engaged in the creation or improvement of certain classes of products.

"The software developers are working hard to improve the school's online learning platform. "

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approving verb

/ʌˈpɹuv.ɪŋ/

To sanction officially; to ratify; to confirm; to set as satisfactory.

"Although we may disagree with it, we must nevertheless approve the sentence handed down by the court-martial."

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principal noun

/ˈpɹɪnsəpəl/ /ˈpɹɪnsəp̬əl/

The money originally invested or loaned, on which basis interest and returns are calculated.

"A portion of your mortgage payment goes to reduce the principal, and the rest covers interest."

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municipal noun

/mjuˈnɪsɪpəl/

A financial instrument issued by a municipality.

"The city issued a new municipal bond to fund the new school. "

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authority noun

/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/ /əˈθɑɹəti/

The power to enforce rules or give orders.

"I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them."

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agreement noun

/əˈɡɹiːmənt/

An understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

"to enter an agreement;  the UK and US negotiators nearing agreement;  he nodded his agreement."