Associations to the word «Suzerainty»

Wiktionary

SUZERAINTY, 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.

Dictionary definition

SUZERAINTY, noun. The position or authority of a suzerain; "under the suzerainty of...".
SUZERAINTY, noun. The domain of a suzerain.

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley