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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

  1. noun Supreme power or authority over a territory or group of people.
  2. noun A territory or country governed by a particular ruler or authority.

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