HyperDic: seigniory

English > 2 senses of the word seigniory:
NOUNpossessionseigniory, seigneury, signorythe estate of a seigneur
actseigniory, seigneury, feudal lordshipthe position and authority of a feudal lord
English > seigniory: 2 senses > noun 1, possession
MeaningThe estate of a seigneur.
Synonymsseigneury, signory
Broaderestate, land, landed estate, acres, demesneextensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
Spanishseñoría, señorío
English > seigniory: 2 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningThe position and authority of a feudal lord.
Synonymsseigneury, feudal lordship
Broaderposition, post, berth, office, spot, billet, place, situationA job in an organization

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