Lordship

usgb/ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
noun

The authority of a lord.

He exercised his lordship over the land and its people.
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Often appears as...

  • exercise lordship
  • assert lordship

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Power Dynamics

Reflects control a person has over others, often seen in historical or feudal contexts.

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Her family lost their lands when the king revoked his lordship.
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Modern Usage

Used metaphorically to describe authority in contemporary settings, like a company.

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She managed the project with an air of lordship.
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