suzerainty

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) A relation between states in which a subservient nation has its own government, but is unable to take international action independent of the superior state; a similar relationship between other entities.
2. (countable, uncountable) The status or power of a suzerain.

Synonyms

mastery

command

ascendancy

ascendence

ascendency

authorisation

authority

authorization

control

directorship

domination

dominion

jurisdiction

lead

leadership

majority

post

prerogative

presidency

primacy

rulership

sovereignty

superintendence

supremacy

sway

overlordship

administration

seigniory

ascendance

Translations

Oberhoheit

Suzeränität

Oberherrschaft

suzeraineté

senyoratge

Hauptmasse

Überzahl

majoria

majoritari -ària

Mehrzahl

Mehrheit

sobirania

Majorität

επικυριαρχία

غالبية

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹənti/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: suserente

In summary

From Middle English suserente, from Old French suserenete, equivalent to suzerain + -ty.