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    Dominion

    /dəˈmɪn.jən/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    Sovereignty or control over a territory or domain.
    The king exercised dominion over the entire region.
    A territory ruled by a sovereign or government.
    The dominion of Canada was established as a self-governing entity within the British Empire.
    The power to dominate or govern.
    In her own home, she felt a sense of dominion over her surroundings.
    A realm or area of influence.
    The scientist worked within the dominion of genetics, striving to unlock its mysteries.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin dominion-, dominio, from dominus.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in the dominion of
    Within the control or jurisdiction of a particular ruler or government.
    dominion over
    Complete control or authority over someone or something.
    to have dominion
    To have the right to control or govern.

    Related Words

    dominate
    To have a commanding influence on; to control.
    domineer
    To assert one's will over another in a arrogant way.
    domicile
    A place of residence; home.

    Slang Meanings

    To totally control something.
    He really has dominion over that project.