In feudalism, the legal interest or rights of a lord or superior in an estate in land held in fee, as opposed to the vassal's or tenant's interest.
The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.
Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
The state or condition of being a lord.
Dominion; power; authority.
A boy or man who is behaving in a seigneurial manner or acting like a lord, behaving in a bossy manner or lording it up
Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.