la
feminine
/seɲoˈɾia/
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Translation
lordship, your honour
Word origin
From senor ('lord, sir'), from Latin senior ('older, elder'), comparative of senex ('old'). The same root gives English senior, sir and seigneur.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- senior
- English cognates
- senior, sir, seigneur
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralseñorías
Examples
, .
Your honour, I want to speak now.
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The lawyer spoke to your honour with respect.
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Your honour gave the decision that same afternoon.
petición .
Your honour did not accept the prosecutor's request.
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Their honours voted in favour of the new law.
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