Seigniory

Origin

Old French signorie, from signor + -ie.

Full definition of seigniory

Noun

1. The estate of a feudal lord.
2. The power or authority of a lord; dominion.O'Neal never had any seigniory over that country but what by encroachment he got upon the English. — Spenser.

Synonyms

• seigneury
• signory

Related terms

• seigneur