Found 3 items, similar to Dominion.
Indonesian → English (quick) Definition: dominion dominanceion
English → English (WordNet) Definition: dominion dominion n 1: dominance or power through legal authority; “France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa”; “the rule of Caesar” [syn: rule] 2: a region marked off for administrative or other purposes [syn: district, territory, territorial dominion] 3: one of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth
English → English (gcide) Definition: Dominion Dominion \Do*min"ion\, n. [LL. dominio, equiv. to L. dominium. See Domain, Dungeon.] 1. Sovereign or supreme authority; the power of governing and controlling; independent right of possession, use, and control; sovereignty; supremacy. [1913 Webster] I praised and honored him that liveth forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion. --Dan. iv. 34. [1913 Webster] To choose between dominion or slavery. --Jowett (Thucyd. ). [1913 Webster] 2. Superior prominence; predominance; ascendency. [1913 Webster] Objects placed foremost ought . . . have dominion over things confused and transient. --Dryden. [1913 Webster] 3. That which is governed; territory over which authority is exercised; the tract, district, or county, considered as subject; as, the dominions of a king. Also used figuratively; as, the dominion of the passions. [1913 Webster] 4. pl. A supposed high order of angels; dominations. See Domination, 3. --Milton. [1913 Webster] By him were all things created . . . whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers. --Col. i. 16. Syn: Sovereignty; control; rule; authority; jurisdiction; government; territory; district; region. [1913 Webster]