suzerainty

== English == === Alternative forms === suzereignty (nonstandard) === Etymology === From Middle English suserente, from Old French suserenete, equivalent to suzerain +‎ -ty. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈs(j)uz(ə)ɹənti/, /ˈs(j)uzəˌɹeɪ̯nti/ Hyphenation: su‧ze‧rain‧ty === Noun === suzerainty (countable and uncountable, plural suzerainties) 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. Synonym: suzerainship under suzerainty to A similar relationship between other entities. The status or power of a suzerain. ==== Related terms ==== suzerain ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====