seigniory

• Substantif désignant la seigneurie, c'est-à-dire le domaine ou la juridiction territoriale d'un seigneur féodal, ainsi que le rang, l'autorité et les droits qui y sont attachés.

A noun referring to the estate, domain, or territorial jurisdiction of a feudal lord, as well as the position and authority associated with that rank.

1. Feudal estateC2formalbritish

   The land and property owned by a feudal lord, including the rights and privileges associated with it.

   Seigneurie féodale

   • The seigniory included vast forests and several villages.
   • He inherited the seigniory from his father.
   • The boundaries of the seigniory were clearly marked.

   Synonymesdemesnedomainfieflordshipmanor

2. Feudal authorityC2formalbritish

   The position, power, and authority held by a feudal lord over his domain and vassals.

   Autorité féodale

   • The seigniory granted him the right to collect taxes.
   • Under his seigniory, the peasants were bound to the land.
   • The king confirmed his seigniory over the region.

   Synonymesdominionlordshipoverlordshipseigneurysuzerainty