dominion synonyms

dominion

n.

  1. The acknowledged right to govern

    authority, seniority, jurisdiction, control, power, rule, sway, authorization, reign, ascendancy, sovereignty, supremacy, mastership, lordship, prerogative, privilege, regency, commission, empire; see also administration 1, power 2.

    Antonyms anarchy*, subjugation, bondage. *

  2. Actual control

    management, control, domination; see administration 1, government 1.

  3. A governed area

    domain, territory, realm, kingdom; see area 2, nation 1, territory 2. See syn. study at power.

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