Domains
/ˈdoʊ.mɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Legally recognized territorial areas under the sovereignty of a state or authority.
The dispute involved the maritime boundaries of neighboring domains.
- (n.) Distinct areas of legal rights or control, such as intellectual property or estate ownership.
The company secured several domains in the field of biotechnology patents.
- (n.) Internet domain names registered as commercial or organizational addresses subject to intellectual property laws.
They filed a lawsuit to recover the disputed internet domains.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'domains' can refer to territorial sovereignty, spheres of legal rights, or registered internet names; context defines meaning.
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