dominium

[ duh-min-ee-uhm ]

noun

, Law.

1. complete power to use, to enjoy, and to dispose of property at will.

dominium

/ dəˈmɪnɪəm /

noun

1. property law the ownership or right to possession of property, esp realty

Word History and Origins

Origin of dominium¹

1815–25; < Latin, equivalent to domin ( us ) lord, master + -ium -ium

Word History and Origins

Origin of dominium¹

C19: from Latin: property, ownership; see dominion

Example Sentences

"The Pacific Ocean does not belong to the dominium of the U.S. or Japan," Kim said.

From Reuters

With the Kremlin distracted by its flagging war more than 1,500 miles away in Ukraine, Russia’s dominium over its old Soviet empire shows signs of unraveling.

From New York Times

With the Kremlin distracted by its flagging war more than 1,500 miles away in Ukraine, Russia’s dominium over its old Soviet empire shows signs of unraveling.

From New York Times

Dominium, an affordable housing development and management company in Plymouth, submitted the proposal.

From Washington Times

Dominium is negotiating a lease with the DNR that will then be approved by the Minnesota State Executive Council.

From Washington Times