lord paramount

Noun

Meaning

(law, historical) A lord holding land under allodial title and owing no rent or feudal obligations to another.

(law, historical, inexact) Synonym of overlord: any superior lord.

Examples

Burghley House (1555–1587), seat of the Marquess of Exeter, hereditary Lord Paramount of Peterborough Coupled with vast local clay deposits, the railway enabled large-scale brick-making and distribution to take place. Source: Internet

Edward's ploy worked, and the claimants to the crown were forced to acknowledge Edward as their Lord Paramount and accept his arbitration. Source: Internet

Before the process got underway Edward insisted that he be recognised as Lord Paramount of Scotland. Source: Internet

Edward I sought to claim his status as the "Lord Paramount" of Scotland, with the right to oversee its King. Source: Internet

Two days later, in Upsettlington, the Guardians of the Realm and the leading Scottish nobles gathered to swear allegiance to King Edward I as Lord Paramount. Source: Internet

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