Herrschaft — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dominance noun The state of being the most powerful, important, or influential.
- dominion noun Supreme power or authority over a territory or group of people.
- governance noun The system, process, or authority by which an organization or country is directed and controlled.
- lordship noun The rank, title, or condition of being a lord.
- manor noun A large landed estate, or the main house on it.
- reign noun The period of time during which a monarch rules.
- rule noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
- sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
Senses
Herrschaft is used for these senses in English:
- dominance Being in a position of power, authority or ascendancy over others.
- dominion Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
- fiefdom (historical) The estate controlled by a feudal lord.
- governance The process, or the power, of governing; government or administration.
- lordship Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
- manor A district over which a feudal lord could exercise certain rights and privileges in medieval western Europe.
- rule (uncountable) The act of ruling; administration of law; government; empire; authority; control.
- rulership A position in which one rules or has sovereignty over others.
dominion — full definition
- noun Supreme power or authority over a territory or group of people.
- noun A territory or country governed by a particular ruler or authority.