seigniory

sei·gniory

noun \ˈsān-yə-rē\

plural sei·gnior·ies or sei·gnor·ies

Definition of SEIGNIORY

1

: lordship, dominion; specifically : the power or authority of a feudal lord

2

: the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction

Variants of SEIGNIORY

sei·gniory or sei·gnory \ˈsān-yə-rē\

First Known Use of SEIGNIORY

14th century