overlordship

/ˈoʊvərˌlɔrdˌʃɪp/
noun
  1. The position, power, or authority of an overlord; supreme control or rule.
    • The company's overlordship of the market went unchallenged for decades.
    • The king claimed overlordship over all neighboring territories.
    • During the Middle Ages, overlordship was passed down through noble families.
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