suzerainty

noun

The power or domain of a suzerain.

noun

The office or dignity of a suzerain; feudal supremacy; superior authority or command.

noun

The dominion or authority of a suzerain; paramount authority.

noun

A relation between states in which a subservient nation has its own government, but is unable to take international action independent of the superior state.

noun

the position or authority of a suzerain

noun

the domain of a suzerain