Lordship
/ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) The authority, control, or jurisdiction of a lord over a territory or people.
The lordship exercised control over the estate for centuries.
- (n.) A formal title or honorific used to address or refer to a lord.
He was granted the title of Your Lordship during the ceremony.
Forms
- lordships
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Commentary
Use Lordship to denote both a territorial authority and a form of address; context clarifies meaning.
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