[lawrd-ship] 
| 1. | (often initial capital letter ) a term of respect used when speaking of or to certain noblemen (usually prec. by his or your). |
| 2. | the state or dignity of a lord. |
| 3. | the authority or power of a lord. |
| 4. | the domain of a lord. |
| 5. | British. (often initial capital letter) a term of respect used when speaking of or to judges (usually prec. by his or your). |