signory

Etymology
From, from , , et al., later influenced by. Compare.

Noun

 * 1)  A territory or domain, especially under a feudal lordship.
 * 2) Overlordship, dominion.
 * 3)  A ruling assembly, specifically of various Italian republics; a signoria.
 * 1)  A ruling assembly, specifically of various Italian republics; a signoria.