signory
- A territory or domain, especially under a feudal lordship.
- Overlordship, dominion.
- A ruling assembly, specifically of various Italian republics; a signoria.
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈsiːnjəɹi/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English seignurie, from Anglo-Norman seignurie, Middle French signeurie, signerie et al., later influenced by Italian signoria. Compare seigniory.
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