lordship UK /ˈlɔːd.ʃɪp/US /ˈlɔɹd.ʃɪp/ noun5 •The state or condition of being a lord.For example, we know that Alfred did connect land tenure with lordship and that he was particularly interested in questions of military service[…] — 2004 •Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.May I ask that the order be granted, if your lordship so pleases? •Dominion; power; authority.But Jesus called them to him, and saith unto them, Ye know that they which are accounted to rule over the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and their great ones exercise authority upon them. — 1611 •Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.What lands and lordships for their owner know / My quondam barber, but his worship now. — 1690 •(humorous) A man (sometimes a boy) who is behaving in a seigneurial manner or acting like a lord, behaving in a bossy manner or lording it up formslordships
