suzerainty

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su·ze·rain·ty

(so͞o′zər-ən-tē, -zə-rān′tē)

n. pl. su·ze·rain·ties

The power or domain of a suzerain.

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suzerainty

(ˈsuːzərəntɪ)

n, pl -ties

1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the position, power, or dignity of a suzerain

2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) the relationship between suzerain and subject

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su•ze•rain•ty

(ˈsu zə rɪn ti, -ˌreɪn-)

n., pl. -ties.

1. the position or power of a suzerain.

2. the domain subject to a suzerain.

[1815–25]

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Noun	1.	suzerainty - the position or authority of a suzerain; "under the suzerainty of..." dominion, rule - dominance or power through legal authority; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar"
	2.	suzerainty - the domain of a suzerain demesne, domain, land - territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land"

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suzerainty

[ˈsuːzəreɪntɪ] N → protectorado m

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suzerainty

n → Suzeränität f

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