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overlordship

Definition:

The state or position of being an overlord, someone who has supreme authority or control over others.

Example sentences:

• Henry sought to establish his overlordship over the neighboring kingdoms.
• The powerful emperor enforced his overlordship by imposing heavy taxes on the vassal states.
• The feudal lord asserted his overlordship by collecting tribute from the local villagers.

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