Dominions
/ˈdɒmɪnjənz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Plural of dominion; legal authority or sovereignty over a territory or domain.
The British dominions extended across multiple continents during the colonial era.
Forms
- dominion
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Commentary
Typically used historically or in constitutional contexts to denote territories under legal sovereignty.
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