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lordship

American  
[lawrd-ship] / ˈlɔrd ʃɪp /

noun

  1. (often initial capital letter) a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually preceded by his oryour ).

  2. the state or dignity of a lord.

  3. the authority or power of a lord.

  4. the domain of a lord.

  5. British. a term of respect used when speaking of or to judges (usually preceded by his oryour ).

Lordship 1 British  
/ ˈlɔːdʃɪp /

noun

  1. a title used to address or refer to a bishop, a judge of the high court, or any peer except a duke

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lordship 2 British  
/ ˈlɔːdʃɪp /

noun

  1. the position or authority of a lord

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Etymology

Origin of lordship

before 900; Middle English; Old English hlāfordscipe. See lord, -ship

Example Sentences

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They demanded the end of lordship and recognized no authority but the king’s.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2022

"Given the nature of the convictions, the accused accepts your lordship must impose a significant sentence of imprisonment."

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2017

Does his lordship simply need some Pepto, or is something more dire in store? 

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2016

Coming Up: Harold and Martha Levinson. During the bazaar, his lordship shows up!

From Time • Feb. 17, 2014

His lordship himself rode Blood, a red stallion with a temper to match his own.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin

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