seigniory

• Существительное, обозначающее поместье, владение или территориальную юрисдикцию феодального сеньора, а также положение и власть, связанные с этим рангом.

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.

   Феодальное владение

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

   Синонимыdemesnedomainfieflordshipmanor

2. Feudal authorityC2formalbritish

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

   Феодальная власть

   • 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.

   Синонимыdominionlordshipoverlordshipseigneurysuzerainty