dominion

noun

do·min·ion də-ˈmi-nyən How to pronounce dominion (audio)

: domain

law : supreme authority : sovereignty

having dominion over the natural world

dominions plural, Christianity : an order of angels see celestial hierarchy

often capitalized government : a self-governing nation of the Commonwealth of Nations other than the United Kingdom that acknowledges the British monarch as chief of state

law : absolute ownership

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The ruler of a region has dominion over it, and the area itself may be called the ruler's dominion. In the days of the British Empire, Great Britain had dominion over many countries throughout the world. Though Canada has been quite independent of Great Britain since the 19th century, its formal title remains Dominion of Canada. The word has an old-fashioned sound today, and probably shows up in history books, historical novels, and fantasy video games more often than in discussions of modern nations.

Example Sentences

The U.S. has dominion over the island. The countries fought for dominion of the territory. the dominions of the empire

Recent Examples on the Web When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne in 1952, her empire from the West Indies to the Far East was in its final stages of decline, having lost the crown’s leading dominion, India, five years prior.

Shafi Musaddique, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2022 Set a better stage in which to gain dominion over our emotional states.

Alex Wagner, SPIN, 1 Sep. 2022 After killing off the Man in Black, and breaking good to set up Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) for a possible new world, disillusioned host Hale gave up her past dominion-ruling ambitions.

Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2022 During the next eight years, more than fourteen thousand people died in a stalemated conflict, while Russia and the separatists consolidated their dominion over about a third of the Donbas.

Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 23 July 2022 Written by Neil Gaiman and drawn by a rotating series of artists, The Sandman, which ran from 1989 to 1996, posits that there is a family of cosmic beings more powerful than any god, each with a dominion over some crucial aspect of human existence.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 For a few weeks every year, pumpkin spice has almost complete and total dominion over hungry consumers across the US.

Leah Asmelash And Scottie Andrew, CNN, 30 Oct. 2021 In fact, the championship itself ever-so-slightly predates the NCAA’s dominion over women’s intercollegiate athletics.

Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2022 This saved Finland from Russian dominion but also delayed full integration with the West.

Adam O’neal, WSJ, 12 June 2022 See More

Legal Definition

dominion

noun

do·min·ion də-ˈmin-yən How to pronounce dominion (audio)

: supreme authority : sovereignty

: a territory over which such authority is exercised

often capitalized : a self-governing nation (as Canada) of the British Commonwealth other than the United Kingdom that acknowledges the British monarch as the head of state

: the power (as authority) or right (as ownership) to use or dispose of property

specifically : absolute or exclusive use, control, ownership, or possession of property

the transferred property is placed beyond the donor's dominion and control

W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.

the bailee exercised dominion over the vehicle

单词	dominions
释义	dominion noun do·min·ion də-ˈmi-nyən 1 : domain 2 law : supreme authority : sovereignty having dominion over the natural world 3 dominions plural, Christianity : an order of angels see celestial hierarchy 4 often capitalized government : a self-governing nation of the Commonwealth of Nations other than the United Kingdom that acknowledges the British monarch as chief of state 5 law : absolute ownership Did you know? The ruler of a region has dominion over it, and the area itself may be called the ruler's dominion. In the days of the British Empire, Great Britain had dominion over many countries throughout the world. Though Canada has been quite independent of Great Britain since the 19th century, its formal title remains Dominion of Canada. The word has an old-fashioned sound today, and probably shows up in history books, historical novels, and fantasy video games more often than in discussions of modern nations. Synonyms ascendance ascendence ascendancy ascendency dominance domination hegemony imperium predominance predominancy preeminence reign sovereignty sovranty supremacy See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The U.S. has dominion over the island. The countries fought for dominion of the territory. the dominions of the empire Recent Examples on the Web When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the British throne in 1952, her empire from the West Indies to the Far East was in its final stages of decline, having lost the crown’s leading dominion, India, five years prior. Shafi Musaddique, The Christian Science Monitor, 8 Sep. 2022 Set a better stage in which to gain dominion over our emotional states. Alex Wagner, SPIN, 1 Sep. 2022 After killing off the Man in Black, and breaking good to set up Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) for a possible new world, disillusioned host Hale gave up her past dominion-ruling ambitions. Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2022 During the next eight years, more than fourteen thousand people died in a stalemated conflict, while Russia and the separatists consolidated their dominion over about a third of the Donbas. Luke Mogelson, The New Yorker, 23 July 2022 Written by Neil Gaiman and drawn by a rotating series of artists, The Sandman, which ran from 1989 to 1996, posits that there is a family of cosmic beings more powerful than any god, each with a dominion over some crucial aspect of human existence. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2022 For a few weeks every year, pumpkin spice has almost complete and total dominion over hungry consumers across the US. Leah Asmelash And Scottie Andrew, CNN, 30 Oct. 2021 In fact, the championship itself ever-so-slightly predates the NCAA’s dominion over women’s intercollegiate athletics. Zach Osterman, The Indianapolis Star, 14 June 2022 This saved Finland from Russian dominion but also delayed full integration with the West. Adam O’neal, WSJ, 12 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English dominioun, from Middle French dominion, modification of Latin dominium, from dominus — see dominical First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing dominion inter-dominion inter-dominion Kids Definition dominion noun do·min·ion də-ˈmin-yən 1 : ruling or controlling power : sovereignty … the whole country was my own property, so that I had an undoubted right of dominion. Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe 2 : a territory under the control of a ruler : domain Legal Definition dominion noun do·min·ion də-ˈmin-yən 1 a : supreme authority : sovereignty b : a territory over which such authority is exercised c often capitalized : a self-governing nation (as Canada) of the British Commonwealth other than the United Kingdom that acknowledges the British monarch as the head of state 2 : the power (as authority) or right (as ownership) to use or dispose of property specifically : absolute or exclusive use, control, ownership, or possession of property the transferred property is placed beyond the donor's dominion and control W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al. the bailee exercised dominion over the vehicle dominions noun plural of dominion 1 as in dominations controlling power or influence over others in the Bible, man is given dominion over all the animals Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance dominations sovereignties dominances supremacies reigns superiorities jurisdictions hegemonies lordships predominances ascendancies preeminences sovranties privileges ascendences ascendencies controls ascendances predominancies imperiums scepters takeovers prerogatives authorities primacies arms rights importances clutches mights eminences managements choke holds grips masteries commands sways clouts directions moments weights holds pulls Antonyms & Near Antonyms weaknesses impotences impotencies 2 as in powers the right or means to command or control others was granted dominion over the household servants Synonyms & Similar Words powers controls reigns sways sovereignties authorities jurisdictions arms reins clutches privileges commands grips influences death grips masteries prerogatives dominances rights voices holds managements clouts supremacies eminences weights directions importances sovranties pulls leverages predominances moments imperiums Antonyms & Near Antonyms impotences impotencies weaknesses
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