The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word BARONY
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What does BARONY mean?
BARONY noun- The domain of a baron or baroness, usually as part of a larger kingdom or empire.
- The baronage: the body of barons in a realm.
- Baronship, the rank or position of a baron.
- The legal tenure of a baron's land; military tenure.