Definition of "lordship" in English

noun

1. The state or condition of being a lord.

2. (by extension, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.

   • May I ask that the order be granted, if your lordship so pleases?

3. (humorous, with "his" or "your") A man (sometimes a boy) who is behaving in a seigneurial manner or acting like a lord, behaving in a bossy manner or lording it up

4. Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.

5. Dominion; power; authority.