1 (usu. Lordship) a title used in addressing or referring to a man with the rank of Lord or a judge or a bishop (Your Lordship; His Lordship).
2 (foll. by of, over) dominion, rule, or ownership.
3 the condition of being a lord.
Etymology: OE hlafordscipe (as LORD, -SHIP)
Useful english dictionary. 2012.