dominium

noun

do·​min·​i·​um

dəˈminēəm

plural -s

1

Roman law : absolute ownership of corporeal property by a person subject only to the power of the state and including the right to use and enjoy, the right to take profit therefrom, and the right of disposal

2

[Medieval Latin, from Latin] in medieval Europe & England

a

: any of various property rights

especially : ownership

b

: political power (as through lordship, sovereignty, suzerainty)

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