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Seigniory

noun
(pl. seigniories)
1.
The estate of a seigneur.  Synonyms: seigneury, signory.
2.
The position and authority of a feudal lord.  Synonyms: feudal lordship, seigneury.






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"Seigniory" Quotes from Famous Books



... being forthwith informed of this, commanded him into his presence; and appeared to be annoyed and vexed, as well from the belief that the said discovery was made within the seas and boundaries of his seigniory of Guinea,—which might give rise to disputes,—as because the said admiral, having become somewhat haughty by his situation, and in the relation of his adventures always exceeding the bounds of truth, made this affair, as to gold, ...
— The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella The Catholic, V2 • William H. Prescott



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