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Definitions from the WebSeignioryNoun (Countable): A domain or territory over which a lord holds the rights of feudal land tenure. Example sentence: The seigniory encompassed vast stretches of fertile land and was governed by a powerful feudal lord. Noun (Uncountable): The system of power and authority associated with the feudal lord's control over a seigniory. Example sentence: The seigniory had its own set of laws and regulations, with the feudal lord serving as the ultimate authority. Noun (Uncountable, Historical): The domain or territory held by a seigneur or seigneuress in feudal France. Example sentence: The ancient castle overlooked the seigniory, a picturesque landscape dotted with quaint villages. Noun (Uncountable, Law): The rights and privileges associated with a feudal lord's land ownership or tenure. Example sentence: The seigniory granted the feudal lord exclusive rights to collect taxes and administer justice within his domain. Noun (Uncountable, Canadian): A former feudal land tenure system in French-speaking Canada whereby the seigneur granted settlers land in return for various payments and obligations. Example sentence: The seigniory system played a significant role in shaping the early colonial history of Quebec. Related products on Amazon: | ||||
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