plural of lord
"The medieval lords answered directly to the king and held significant power over their lands."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of lord
"He lords over his employees like a tyrant."
In plain English: To lord something is to act as if you are better than other people because of your wealth, power, or status.
"The old man lords over his small garden every morning with great pride."
the House of Lords
"The new legislation was debated by the lords before being sent to the Commons for a final vote."