dominium
Definition of dominium
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1 Roman law : absolute ownership of corporeal property by a person subject only to the power of the state and including the right to use and enjoy, the right to take profit therefrom, and the right of disposal
2 [Medieval Latin, from Latin] in medieval Europe & England a : any of various property rights; especially : ownership b : political power (as through lordship, sovereignty, suzerainty)
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Origin and Etymology of dominium
Latin — more at domain
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