dominium
[ duh-min-ee-uh m ]
/ dəˈmɪn i əm /
noun Law.
complete power to use, to enjoy, and to dispose of property at will.
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dominium
rarely dominion
/ (dəˈmɪnɪəm) /
noun
property law the ownership or right to possession of property, esp realty
Word Origin for dominium
C19: from Latin: property, ownership; see dominion
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