Translations for suzerain in the English»Spanish Dictionary

suzerain [Am ˈsuzərən, ˈsuzəˌreɪn, Brit ˈsuːzəreɪn] N

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1. suzerain (state):

suzerain

estado m protector

2. suzerain (person) HISTORY:

suzerain

señor m feudal

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A suzerain can also refer to a feudal lord, to whom vassals must pay tribute. en.wikipedia.org

The suzerain, e.g. bishop, abbot, or other possessor, granted an estate in perpetuity to a person, who thereby became his vassal. en.wikipedia.org

This was based on a separate clause of the treaty which did recognize that he had previously been the suzerain of the concerned lands. en.wikipedia.org

These requirements had to be repeated as often as there was a change in the person of the suzerain or vassal. en.wikipedia.org

Its prince ceased to owe obligations to any suzerain. en.wikipedia.org

The dominant entity in the suzerainty relationship, or the more powerful entity itself, is called a suzerain. en.wikipedia.org

This social role was crucial: a suzerain, or feudal overlord, was dependent upon his vassals to mobilize on his behalf in case of war. en.wikipedia.org

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