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Seigniory

Seigniory Meaning & Definition
Seigniory Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Seigniory?

[n] the estate and power of a seigneur

Synonyms | Synonyms for Seigniory: seigneury | signory

Related Terms | Find terms related to Seigniory:

See Also | acres | demesne | estate | land | landed estate

Seigniory In Webster's Dictionary

\Seign"ior*y\, n.; pl. {-ies}. [OE. seignorie, OF. seigneurie, F. seigneurie; cf. It. signoria.] 1. The power or authority of a lord; dominion. O'Neal never had any seigniory over that country but what by encroachment he got upon the English. --Spenser. 2. The territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor. [Written also {seigneury}, and {seignory}.]

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