lordship

IPA: ɫˈɔrdʃɪp

The state or condition of being a lord.
(by extension, with "his" or "your", often capitalised) Title applied to a lord, bishop, judge, or another man with a title.
(humorous, with "his" or "your") A boy or man who is behaving in a seigneurial manner or acting like a lord, behaving in a bossy manner or lording it up
Seigniory; domain; the territory over which a lord holds jurisdiction; a manor.
Dominion; power; authority.

Examples of "lordship" in Sentences

Cummings: Oh, he's that sort, his lordship, is he?
"I understand your lordship is an Earl," said poor Jim.
It was pleasant to see the grace with which he lost his money, and the sweet intimacy with which he called his lordship
"Well, my lord, as your lordship is so good" — the man-servant paused, about to pour an old brandy into a liqueur glass.
The love I dedicate to your lordship is without end; whereof this pamphlet, without beginning, is but a superfluous moiety.
It was pleasant to see the grace with which he lost his money, and the sweet intimacy with which he called his lordship Alfred.
_ Will your lordship have the goodness to look at the hand-writing in that road book (_shewing it to his lordship_); that I believe is larger than Mr. De Berenger's usual writing, is it not?