Suzerainty
Pronunciation: /ˈsuˈziˈɹeɪnˈtaɪ/
Suzerainty (noun)
- The authority of one state to control another state or region, often with limited independence.
Examples
- One nation can exercise suzerainty over another nation.
- Suzerainty means control over a territory by a ruler.
Common collocations: assert suzerainty, recognize suzerainty, challenge suzerainty