dominium directum

noun

dominium di·​rec·​tum

-də̇ˈrektəm,

-ˌdīˈ-

Roman & feudal law : the general ownership of property of one holding the title

called also superiority

—contrasted with dominium utile

Word History

Etymology

Latin, direct ownership

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