seigneury Synonyms
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seigneury Meaning
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seigneury (n)
the estate of a seigneur
the position and authority of a feudal lord
seigneury Sentence Examples
- The seigneury of Trois-Rivières was established in 1634 by Jean de Lauson, seigneur of the Jesuit mission.
- The seigneurial system in New France granted seigneurs exclusive rights over land and its inhabitants.
- The obligations of seigneurs included providing land, establishing mills and churches, and administering justice.
- Seigneurs claimed hefty rents and fees from their habitants, often leading to tensions.
- The seigneury of Sorel, established in 1672, became a major commercial hub.
- The Quebec Act of 1774 abolished the seigneury system, but many seigneurs continued to exert influence.
- The seigneurial system left a lasting legacy on land ownership and social structures in French Canada.
- The seigneury of Lachine was a prominent fur trading center in the 18th century.
- Seigneurs played a vital role in the development and government of New France, holding both economic and political power.
- The seigneurial system was a complex and multifaceted institution that shaped the early history of Canada.
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the estate of a seigneur, the position and authority of a feudal lord
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The seigneury of Trois-Rivières was established in 1634 by Jean de Lauson, seigneur of the Jesuit mission.
The seigneurial system in New France granted seigneurs exclusive rights over land and its inhabitants.
The obligations of seigneurs included providing land, establishing mills and churches, and administering justice.
Seigneurs claimed hefty rents and fees from their habitants, often leading to tensions.
