ligeance

[ lahy-juhns, lee- ]

noun
  1. Chiefly Law. the territory subject to a sovereign or liege lord.

  2. Archaic. allegiance.

Origin of ligeance

1
1350–1400; Middle English <Middle French; see liege, -ance

Words Nearby ligeance

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