lord paramount
The term "lord paramount" originates from feudal systems where it designated the highest-ranking lord with supreme authority over a territory.
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Definition
C2Feudal System
(historical, legal)A high-ranking noble with supreme authority over a territory, often with other lords or tenants under their jurisdiction.
Example
- In medieval England, a lord paramount held vast lands and commanded numerous vassals.
C2Land Tenure
(historical, legal)A superior lord who holds land directly from the sovereign and owes no feudal obligations to another lord.
Example
- The lord paramount was unique in that he owed no rent or service to any higher lord.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "lord paramount":
lord overlord protectorchief lordlord of the manorlord and masterlaw lordpeer of the realm