Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

the-dominion

Noun
/ðə ˈdɒmɪnən/
Definition
The term ‘the dominion’ refers to the control or the exercise of sovereign authority over a territory or a group of people.
Examples
  • The dominion of the king extended far beyond the mountains.
  • In the debate, she argued for the dominion of individual rights.
  • The company asserted its dominion over the emerging market.
Meaning
Dominion can signify both the area governed and the power to make decisions and enforce rules within that area.
Synonyms
  • Control
  • Authority
  • Rule
  • Power
  • Sovereignty