seigniory

noun

sei·gniory ˈsān-yə-rē

variants or seignory

plural seigniories or seignories

: lordship, dominion

specifically : the power or authority of a feudal lord

: the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of seigniory was in the 14th century

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“Seigniory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seigniory. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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seigniory

noun

sei·gniory

variants or seignory

ˈsān-yə-rē

plural seigniories or seignories

: the territory of a lord : domain

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