beylic

/ˈbeɪlɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a system of government in which several beys or nobles rule independently.

“The beylic system was a complex form of governance in medieval Turkey.”

2. noun

a state or region governed under a beys’ rule.

“The beylic was a sovereign entity in the Ottoman Empire, with its own laws and customs.”

Synonyms

  • feudal
  • seigneurial

Antonyms

  • centralized
  • monarchical