domanial

adjective

do·​ma·​ni·​al
dōˈmānēəl
1
: constituting or belonging to a domain or to a particular domain (as a manor) : held in one's own hands as possessor by free tenure
distinguished from alodial and feudal
2
: having or belonging to a domain

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin domanialis, from Latin dominium domain + -alis -al

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“Domanial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/domanial. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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