Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

seignorial

Adjective

/seɪˈnjɔːriəl/

Definition

Relating to a lord or to the authority of a lord.

Examples

The seignorial estate was known for its vast lands and rich history.
Many seignorial privileges were granted to the nobles during the medieval period.
In the seignorial system, peasants worked the land in exchange for protection from their lord.

Meaning

Seignorial describes something that pertains to the rights and privileges of a lord, especially in the context of feudal systems where land and power were held by nobility.