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plural signories
(now rare) A territory or domain, especially under a feudal lordship. quotations
Such honour was done in those dayes to men who profest the study of wisdome and eloquence, not only in their own Country, but in other Lands, that Cities and Siniories heard them gladly, and with great respect, if they had aught in publick to admonish the State.
1644, John Milton, Areopagitica
Overlordship, dominion. examples
(now historical) A ruling assembly, specifically of various Italian republics; a signoria.