suzerainty
/ˈsuːzərənti/
a position of control over a dependent state's foreign affairs
“The empire exercised suzerainty over its vassal kingdoms.”
Origin: French suzeraineté, from suzerain feudal overlord, from sus up (Latin sursum)
/ˈsuːzərənti/
a position of control over a dependent state's foreign affairs
“The empire exercised suzerainty over its vassal kingdoms.”
Origin: French suzeraineté, from suzerain feudal overlord, from sus up (Latin sursum)