landlordism

[Eng. landlord; -ism.] The proceedings of landlords as a body; sometimes the tyrannical rule of an oligarchic body of landlords, especially with regard to their tenantry. *lănd-lord-ly, a . & adv . [Eng. landlord ; -ly .] Like a landlord; as becomes a landlord. *lănd-lord-ry, s. [Eng. landlord : -ry.] The quality, state, or condition of a landlord. lănd-lôup-er, s. [LANDLOPER.] lănd-lôup-ing, a. [LAND LOPING.]