Dominion

/də'minjən/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Sovereign authority or control: The power or right to govern and control a territory or people.
    • A self-governing territory: Specifically, a territory within the British Empire or Commonwealth that had a substantial degree of self-government.
    • A specified territory or domain: An area or sphere of influence controlled by a particular ruler, government, or entity.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The king exercised dominion over the entire region. (The king held sovereign control over the entire region.)
    • Canada was once a dominion of the British Empire. (Canada was once a self-governing territory within the British Empire.)
    • The company extended its dominion into new markets. (The company extended its sphere of influence into new markets.)
Advanced Usage
  • "To hold dominion over": To possess and exercise sovereign power or control over a place or people.
    • The ancient empire held dominion over the surrounding lands for centuries.
  • "Undisputed dominion": Complete and unchallenged authority or control.
    • The treaty granted the nation undisputed dominion over the strategic islands.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dominate (verb): To have a commanding influence over; to exercise control over.
    • One player dominated the game from start to finish.
  • Dominant (adjective): Most important, powerful, or influential.
    • The lion is the dominant predator in its ecosystem.
Synonyms
  • Sovereignty: Supreme power or authority.
  • Supremacy: The state of being superior to all others in authority, power, or status.
  • Rule: The exercise of governmental power or control.
Related Phrases
  • Dominion status: The political status of a self-governing territory within the British Commonwealth.
    • The country achieved dominion status in the early 20th century.
Noun
  1. one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth
  2. a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
  3. dominance or power through legal authority
    • France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa
    • the rule of Caesar

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