suzerainty

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A relation between states in which a subservient nation has its own government, but is unable to take international action independent of the superior state.
A similar relationship between other entities.
The status or power of a suzerain.

/ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹənti/ /ˈs(j)uzəˌɹeɪ̯nti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-suzerainty.wav

suzerainty suzerainties suzereignty

From Middle English suserente, from Old French suserenete, equivalent to suzerain + -ty.

suzerainship

suzerain souverainism

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