suzerain

Noun

Meaning

A superior lord, to whom fealty is due; a feudal lord; a lord paramount.

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Louis VII led an ineffective war against Henry for having married without the authorization of his suzerain. Source: Internet

Most of the time in treaties between unequals (such as between a suzerain and a vassal), the master does not levy any obligations on himself (Delbert R. Hillers) but not so with God. Source: Internet

The following spring, Manuel made a triumphant entry into the city and established himself as the unquestioned suzerain of Antioch. Source: Internet

The Western powers rejected the concept and one by one seized the suzerain areas. Source: Internet

This not only angered the lords of the south but also the French King, who was at least nominally the suzerain of the lords whose lands were now open to despoliation and seizure. Source: Internet

They were loyal to him because he was suzerain, and they lived by Kyn rule. Source: Internet

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