Definition

1. Noun:
   • The domain or territory of a suzerain: The geographical area or state over which a suzerain holds authority.
   • The position or authority of a suzerain: The political power or overlordship exercised by a dominant state over a subordinate state, which retains internal autonomy but is controlled in its foreign affairs.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The smaller kingdom existed under the suzerainty of the powerful empire.
  • The treaty established the suzerainty of the emperor over the coastal provinces.

Advanced Usage

• "To exercise suzerainty over": To wield or exert this form of authority.
  • The ancient dynasty sought to exercise suzerainty over the entire region.
• "To fall under the suzerainty of": To come to be controlled by a suzerain.
  • After the war, the island nation fell under the suzerainty of its larger neighbor.

Variants and Related Words

• Suzerain (n): The sovereign or state that exercises suzerainty.
  • The suzerain demanded tribute from the vassal state.
• Suzerain (adj): Pertaining to a suzerain or suzerainty.
  • The suzerain relationship was defined by the treaty.

Synonyms

• Overlordship: Supreme authority or power over others.
• Hegemony: Leadership or dominance, especially by one state over others.
• Protectorate: A state that is controlled and protected by another.

Related Phrases

• Under the suzerainty of: In a state of being controlled by a suzerain.
  • The principality operated under the suzerainty of the czar.

Noun

1. the domain of a suzerain
2. the position or authority of a suzerain
   • under the suzerainty of...