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suzerainty

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su·ze·rain·ty  (szr-n-t, -z-rnt)
n. pl. su·ze·rain·ties
The power or domain of a suzerain.
suzerainty [ˈsuːzərəntɪ]
n pl -ties
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the position, power, or dignity of a suzerain
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the relationship between suzerain and subject
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.suzerainty - the position or authority of a suzerain; "under the suzerainty of..."
dominion, rule - dominance or power through legal authority; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar"
2.suzerainty - the domain of a suzerain
demesne, domain, land - territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"
Translations
suzerainty [ˈsuːzəreɪntɪ] N → protectorado m
suzerainty
n → Suzeränität f


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Kovudoo was not as these, and though his village was in a way remote from the more populous district to the north his power was such that he maintained an acknowledged suzerainty over the thin thread of villages which connected him with the savage lords to the north.
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