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lordship

/ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/ /ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/

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noun

Seigneurie

The state or condition of being a lord.

Examples :

"Winning the election granted him lordship over the student council, meaning he was now the leading figure. "

Gagner l'élection lui a conféré la seigneurie sur le conseil étudiant, ce qui signifiait qu'il était désormais la figure de proue.

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noun

Seigneurie, Votre Seigneurie

(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?"

Puis-je demander que l'ordre soit accordé, si Votre Seigneurie le souhaite ?

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Votre Seigneurie, Monseigneur

(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 :

""After winning the class election, John's lordship was unbearable; he started telling everyone what to do." "

Après avoir gagné l'élection de classe, la Seigneurie de John était insupportable ; il a commencé à dire à tout le monde quoi faire.

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noun

Seigneurie, domaine

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

Examples :

"The medieval map clearly showed the extent of the king's lordship, encompassing several villages and farmlands. "

La carte médiévale montrait clairement l'étendue de la seigneurie du roi, englobant plusieurs villages et terres agricoles.

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noun

Autorité, pouvoir, domination

Dominion; power; authority.

Examples :

"The principal's lordship over the school meant that all students and teachers followed his rules and respected his decisions. "

L'autorité du principal sur l'école signifiait que tous les élèves et les enseignants suivaient ses règles et respectaient ses décisions.

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