reeveship

/riːvɪʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

The position or office of a reeve, a title given to a high-ranking officer or official, especially in medieval England.

“The local lord appointed a man to the reeveship, entrusting him with managing the village’s resources.”

Synonyms

  • manorship
  • stewardship

Antonyms

  • dictatorship
  • tyranny