lordship in German
lordship in German is der Herr, Herrschaft — lordship means the rank, title, or condition of being a lord.
lordship in German
der Herr
(hence, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.
Herrschaft
Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
What does "lordship" mean?
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noun The rank, title, or condition of being a lord.
"He inherited the lordship along with the family estate."
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noun A respectful title used to address a lord, bishop, or judge.
"The barrister addressed the judge as "Your Lordship.""
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noun Power, authority, or control over something.
"The company held lordship over the entire valley's mining rights."
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lordship in a sentence
- He inherited the lordship along with the family estate.
- The barrister addressed the judge as "Your Lordship."
- The company held lordship over the entire valley's mining rights.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "lordship" in German?
"lordship" in German is der Herr, Herrschaft. lordship means: The rank, title, or condition of being a lord.
How do you use "lordship" in a sentence?
Example: "He inherited the lordship along with the family estate." In German, "lordship" is der Herr, Herrschaft.
Are there other ways to say "lordship" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "lordship": der Herr, Herrschaft.
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