lordship

• Substantiv, das die Macht, den Titel oder die Ländereien eines Lords bezeichnet; wird auch als förmliche Anrede für einen Lord verwendet.

A noun referring to the authority, rank, or domain of a lord; also used as a formal title of address for a lord.

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1. Authority of a lordC1formalbritish

   The power, dominion, or jurisdiction held by a lord.

   Herrschaft eines Lords

   • The lordship over these lands was granted by the king.
   • He exercised his lordship with fairness and justice.
   • The title of lordship came with significant responsibilities.

   Synonymeauthoritycommandcontroldominionjurisdictionmasterypowerrulesovereigntysway

2. Title of addressB2formalbritish

   A formal title used to address or refer to a lord, often in legal or ceremonial contexts.

   Anrede eines Lords

   • Your Lordship, the court is now in session.
   • The document was addressed to His Lordship.
   • The judge was referred to as 'My Lordship' during the trial.

   Synonymemilord