seigneury

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seign·eur·y (s

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n. pl. seign·eur·ies

The power, rank, or estate of a seigneur.

seigneury [ˈseɪnjərɪ]

n pl -gneuries

(Historical Terms) the estate of a seigneur

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Noun	1.	seigneury - the estate of a seigneur seigniory, signory acres, demesne, landed estate, estate, land - extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; "the family owned a large estate on Long Island"
	2.	seigneury - the position and authority of a feudal lord feudal lordship, seigniory berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"

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