Jacob Rees-Mogg

Constitutionally, a revising chamber is useful and important. The first occasion I know of in history when the Lords fulfilled this role was in 1539 when Henry VIII's act of proclamations was neutered by their lordships so effectively that the Act was repealed in 1547.

English Politician

Tony Evans

The history of our country has been driven by a Judeo-Christian worldview, and so that has dominated the landscape. So it's important that we recognize the lordship of Jesus Christ without apology in our emphasis on prayer.

Owen Glendower

Dread lord and cousin, may the almighty preserve your reverence and lordship in long life and good fortune.

Welsh Royalty

James M. Barrie

His lordship may compel us to be equal upstairs, but there will never be equality in the servants hall.

British Playwright

Artemisia Gentileschi

My illustrious lordship, I'll show you what a woman can do.

Italian Artist

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

Power Dynamics

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

Modern Usage

Shows respect when speaking to or about a man with a title, but can be sarcastic.

Respectful Address

Common in British English, where titles and class are historically significant.

Cultural Nuance

Marks a change in status, often inheritance or appointment to a position of power.

Status Transition

While historical, it can be used in modern texts to describe older periods of rule.

Historical Relevance

 fair what means your lordship I do love you once indeed my lord you made me believe believe me I loved you not I was the more to see ya they to a nunnery why was that be a breeder of sinners will help him you sweet heaven

Lordship

Power Dynamics

Modern Usage

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