suzerainty
A relation between states in which a subservient nation has its own government, but is…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.
» The nation retained suzerainty over the territory.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)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.
under suzerainty to
Oberhoheit, Oberherrschaft, Suzeränität
сюзерените́тsjuzerenitét
(countable, uncountable)A similar relationship between other entities.
She was tired of living under suzerainty to her parents.
(countable, uncountable)The status or power of a suzerain.
the domain of a suzerain
Examples
3 sentencesThe nation retained suzerainty over the territory.
The treaty established a relationship of suzerainty.
The suzerainty agreement gave the ruling state authority over its vassal.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English suserente, from Old French suserenete, equivalent to suzerain + -ty.From Middle English suserente, from Old French suserenete, equivalent to suzerain + -ty.
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Forms
plural: suzerainties| Singular | suzerainty |
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Synonyms
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2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable