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suzerain

su·ze·rain [ szərən, syzə ràyn ] (plural su·ze·rains)


noun 
Definition:
 
controlling nation: a ruler or nation that controls a dependent nation's international affairs but allows it to control its internal affairs

[Early 19th century. < Old French suserain]

su·ze·rain·ty noun
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