Territorial lordship

Territorial lordship refers to the authority and control a landowner or ruler holds over a specific geographic area. This authority grants them rights to govern, collect taxes, and enforce laws within that territory. Historically, lordship often meant that the landowner had significant power over the people living there, including rights to land use and resources. In modern contexts, it can relate to the legal and administrative authority a governing body or individual has within a defined region, emphasizing the importance of geographic boundaries in establishing jurisdiction and power.