suzerainty Synonyms
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suzerainty Meaning
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suzerainty (n)
the position or authority of a suzerain
the domain of a suzerain
suzerainty Sentence Examples
- The Roman Empire maintained suzerainty over vassal kingdoms on its fringes.
- The French granted suzerainty over parts of North Africa to the rulers of Tunisia and Morocco.
- The British Empire exercised suzerainty over the Princely States of India.
- Japan asserted suzerainty over Korea during the Meiji period.
- The United States enjoyed suzerainty over the Philippines after the Spanish-American War.
- The Ottoman Empire established a system of suzerainty over Egypt and the Arabian Peninsula.
- China's suzerainty over Tibet remained a contentious issue until the mid-20th century.
- The League of Nations recognized the suzerainty of France over Syria and Lebanon.
- The British East India Company maintained suzerainty over the Indian subcontinent for over a century.
- The suzerainty of Portugal over Goa, Daman, and Diu lasted until the Indian annexation of 1961.
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the position or authority of a suzerain, the domain of a suzerain
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The Roman Empire maintained suzerainty over vassal kingdoms on its fringes.
The French granted suzerainty over parts of North Africa to the rulers of Tunisia and Morocco.
The British Empire exercised suzerainty over the Princely States of India.
Japan asserted suzerainty over Korea during the Meiji period.
