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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.
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I praised and honored him that liveth forever, whose
dominion is an everlasting dominion. --Dan. iv. 34.
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To choose between dominion or slavery. --Jowett
(Thucyd. ).
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2. Superior prominence; predominance; ascendency.
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Objects placed foremost ought . . . have dominion
over things confused and transient. --Dryden.
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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.
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4. pl. A supposed high order of angels; dominations. See
{Domination}, 3. --Milton.
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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.
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