Lordships
/ˈlɔːrdʃɪps/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of lordship; a title of respect or authority historically used for a noble or a person with jurisdictional power.
The lordships presided over the manorial courts during the medieval period.
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In legal contexts, 'lordships' is primarily a plural form referring to multiple holders of lordship, often involving jurisdictional or feudal authority.
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