landlordism

noun

Action or opinion characteristic of landlords; the authority exercised by landlords; the doctrine or principle of the supremacy of the landed interest.

noun

The state of being a landlord; the characteristics of a landlord; specifically, in Great Britain, the relation of landlords to tenants, especially as regards leased agricultural lands.

noun

An economic system under which a few private individuals (landlords) own property, and rent it to tenants.

noun

A specific variation or implementation of such a system.