signory

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Noun signory has 1 sense

seigneury, seigniory, signory - the estate and power of a seigneur
--₁ is a kind of estate, land, landed estate, acres, demesne

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Signory

Definition:

Signory is a noun that refers to the government or rule of a signore, or a governing body in medieval Italy. It can also be used to describe the term of office serving as a member of such a governing body.

Sense 1:

As a government or rule of a signore in medieval Italy.

Example sentence: The signory of Florence was known for its political turmoil and rival factions.

Sense 2:

As the term of office serving as a member of a governing body in medieval Italy.

Example sentence: The signory of Siena lasted for two years before a new council was elected.

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