lordship (Meaning)
lordship (n)
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
the authority of a lord
lordship (n.)
The state or condition of being a lord; hence (with his or your), a title applied to a lord (except an archbishop or duke, who is called Grace) or a judge (in Great Britain), etc.
Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
Dominion; power; authority.
Synonyms & Antonyms of lordship
lordship Sentence Examples
- The king's majesty made his presence known with unparalleled lordship.
- The feudal system granted the landlord absolute lordship over his peasants.
- With a commanding presence, the emperor asserted his lordship over the vast empire.
- The lordship of the local baron extended to every aspect of life within the domain.
- The queen's lordship was absolute, as she ruled with wisdom and authority.
- The ancient castle stood as a testament to the lordship that had once governed the region.
- The archbishop's lordship extended beyond spiritual matters, influencing both politics and everyday life.
- The duke's lordship was marked by both power and benevolence, earning him the respect of his subjects.
- The lordship of the forest was held by the master hunter, who controlled the hunting rights and resources.
- The ceremonial passing of the lordship symbolized the changing of power and the transfer of authority.
FAQs About the word lordship
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge, the authority of a lordThe state or condition of being a lord; hence
hegemony, reign, imperium, primacy, ascendency, predominance, domination, ascendancy, superiority, scepter
helplessness, weakness, helplessness,weakness, powerlessness, impotence, impotence,powerlessness,impotency, impotency
The king's majesty made his presence known with unparalleled lordship.
The feudal system granted the landlord absolute lordship over his peasants.
With a commanding presence, the emperor asserted his lordship over the vast empire.
The lordship of the local baron extended to every aspect of life within the domain.
