# signory

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈsiːnjəɹi/

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

## Etymology
From Middle English seignurie, from Anglo-Norman seignurie, Middle French signeurie, signerie et al., later influenced by Italian signoria. Compare seigniory.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/signory