1. the rank, dignity, or authority of a lord
2. a title of respect used when addressing or referring to a lord
Usage: formal; British
3. the territory or domain ruled by a lord
Usage: historical

Examples

• He inherited his lordship when his father died.
• Your lordship is requested in the drawing room.
• The ancient lordship included several villages and farms.
• She addressed him as ‘his lordship’ with obvious sarcasm.
• The lordship came with both privileges and responsibilities.
• His lordship will see you now, the butler announced.