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   lordship

   /ˈlɔːdʃɪp/

   noun

   • 1. supreme power or rule: "his lordship over the other gods"
   • ▪ the authority or state of being a lord: archaic "Durham had become another sphere in which he could exercise his good lordship"
   • ▪ a piece of land belonging to or under the jurisdiction of a lord: historical "lands including the lordship of Denbigh"
   • 2. (in the UK) a respectful form of reference or address to a judge, a bishop, or a man with a title: "if Your Lordship pleases"
   • ▪ a form of address or reference to a man thought to be acting in a pretentious way. ironic British

   Word Origin Old Englishhlāfordscipe (see lord, -ship).

   Scrabble Points: 14

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   1. a. : the rank or dignity of a lord used as a title. b. : the authority or power of a lord : dominion. 2. : the territory under the jurisdiction of a lord : seigniory. Examples of lordship in a Sentence.

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   LORDSHIP definition: 1. a polite way of referring to or talking to a male peer without using his title: 2. a polite way…. Learn more.

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   noun. 1. the rank or authority of a lord. 2. rule; dominion. 3. the territory of a lord. 4. [often L-]

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   Lordship definition: a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually preceded by his or your).. See examples of LORDSHIP used in a sentence.

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   LORDSHIP meaning: 1. a polite way of referring to or talking to a male peer without using his title: 2. a polite way…. Learn more.

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   Define lordship. lordship synonyms, lordship pronunciation, lordship translation, English dictionary definition of lordship. n. 1. often Lordship Used with Your, His, or Their as a title and form of address for a man or men holding the rank of lord.

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   /ˌlɔrdˈʃɪp/ /ˈlɔdʃɪp/ IPA guide. Other forms: lordships. Definitions of lordship. noun. the authority of a lord. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Lordship." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/lordship. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples...