Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lordship
Noun
/ˈlɔrdˌʃɪp/
Definition
The authority, control, or position of a lord.
Examples
- His lordship will be arriving at noon.
- She was given lordship over the estate after her father’s passing.
- In historical contexts, people were often bound to serve their lordship.
Meaning
A title of nobility that often refers to a man who has power and land, or it can denote respect when addressing a person of rank.
Synonyms
- nobility
- lord
- majesty
- sovereign
