señorío
lordship
noun seh-nyoh-REE-oh Rare
Origin: From señor + -ío; parallel to Latin dominium
Also means
domain
Usage Note
Señorío denotes a feudal lordship or the territory under a lord's authority in medieval Iberian history. It can also mean refinement or noble bearing in a person — actúa con señorío means 'he carries himself with dignity'. Do not confuse with señoría (Your Honour, used for judges or parliamentarians).
Examples
"El señorío abarcaba varios pueblos medievales."
Natural Translation
The lordship encompassed several medieval villages.
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