[ˈlɔːdʃɪp], (Noun)

Definitions:
- supreme power or rule
(e.g: his lordship over the other gods)

- (in the UK) a respectful form of reference or address to a judge, a bishop, or a man with a title
(e.g: if Your Lordship pleases)


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Origin:
Old English hlāfordscipe(see lord, -ship)