suzerainty
/ˈsuːzərənti/
a position of control over a dependent state's foreign affairs
suzerainty in a sentence
“The empire exercised suzerainty over its vassal kingdoms.”
Origin of suzerainty
French suzeraineté, from suzerain feudal overlord, from sus up (Latin sursum)
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sovereignty or control over a territory
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an area over which a person has complete control
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