signory

Meaning

Noun

A territory or domain, especially under a feudal lordship.
Overlordship, dominion.
A ruling assembly, specifically of various Italian republics; a signoria.

Origin

From Middle English seignurie, from Anglo-Norman seignurie, Middle French signeurie, signerie et al., later influenced by Italian signoria. Compare seigniory.

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