dominion 1
noundomain: state
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
dominance or power through legal authority
Examples
- 1.France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa
- 2.the rule of Caesar
Hypernym
dominance 2
noun
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
EnglishDerivationally related form
dominate 2
verb
be in control
Hyponym
paramountcy 1
noun
the state of being paramount; the highest rank or authority
raj 1
noun
British dominion over India (1757-1947)
reign 3
noun
royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
suzerainty 1
noun
the position or authority of a suzerain
