n. 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.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The dominion or authority of a suzerain; paramount authority.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The office or dignity of a suzerain; feudal supremacy; superior authority or command.
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n. the position or authority of a suzerain
n. the domain of a suzerain
Word Usage
"'The word suzerainty,' he said, 'is a very vague word, and I do not think it is capable of any precise legal definition."