suzerainty

• Существительное, обозначающее положение, власть или сферу влияния сюзерена, обычно подразумевающее доминирующее государство, контролирующее внешние отношения подчинённого государства.

A noun referring to the position, authority, or domain of a suzerain, typically involving a dominant state controlling the foreign relations of a subordinate state.

uncountable

1. Position or authority of a suzerainC2formal

   The power or control that a suzerain holds over a vassal state or territory, typically involving some degree of autonomy for the vassal.

   Сюзеренитет

   • The empire maintained suzerainty over several neighboring kingdoms.
   • The treaty recognized the suzerainty of the larger nation over the smaller one.
   • Suzerainty often allowed local rulers to govern their own affairs while paying tribute.

   Synonymscontroldominancedominionhegemonyoverlordshipparamountcysupremacysway

2. Domain of a suzerainC2formal

   The territory or area over which a suzerain exercises authority.

   Владение сюзерена

   • The suzerainty extended across vast regions of the continent.
   • The disputed suzerainty was a source of conflict between the two powers.
   • The map showed the boundaries of the suzerainty clearly.