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suzerain

/ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹən/

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noun

Сюзерен, верховный правитель

A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.

Examples :

"The suzerain nation dictated the foreign policy of the smaller, subservient state, but allowed the smaller nation to manage its own internal affairs. "

Сюзерен диктовал внешнюю политику меньшего, подчиненного государства, но позволял ему управлять своими внутренними делами.

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noun

Сюзерен

A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

Examples :

"The local lord was the suzerain of all the farmers in the valley, and they had to give him a portion of their harvest each year. "

Местный лорд был сюзереном всех фермеров в долине, и они должны были отдавать ему часть своего урожая каждый год.

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