Do-mĭn’ion, n.
(-mĭn’yun), n. [L. Lat., the same as Lat. dominium, It. & Sp. dominio. See DOMAIN.]
Sense 1. Sovereign or supreme authority; the power of governing and controlling; independent right of possession, use, and control; empire.
I praised and honored Him that liveth forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion. Dan. iv. 34.
Sense 2. Superior prominence; predominance; ascendency; preponderance.
Objects placed foremost ought . . . to have dominion over things confused and transient. Dryden.
Sense 3. That which is governed; territory over which authority is exercised; the tract, district, country, or the aggregate of objects which are under control.
The donations of bishoprics the kings of England did ever retain in all their dominions, when the pope’s usurped authority was at the highest. Davies.
Sense 4. A ruling or governing power of very high rank.
By him were all things created . . . whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers. Col. i. 16.
Synonyms—Sovereignty; control; rule; authority; government; territory; country; region.