dominion
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/dəˈmɪnjən/
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/dəˈmɪnjən/
the power or right to control or rule someone or something
He gained dominion over the land after the war.
a country or area ruled by a single leader or government
The king expanded his dominion by conquering neighboring lands.
a country that was part of the British Commonwealth and had its own government
Canada was one of the dominions in the British Commonwealth.