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   Dominion , n. [LL. dominio, equiv. to L. dominium. See Domain, Dungeon.]
   Sovereign or supreme authority; the power of governing and controlling; independent right of possession, use, and control; sovereignty; supremacy.
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   I praised and honored him that liveth forever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion.
   Dan. iv. 34.
   
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   To choose between dominion or slavery.
   Jowett (Thucyd. ).
   
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   Superior prominence; predominance; ascendency.
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   Objects placed foremost ought . . . have dominion over things confused and transient.
   Dryden.
   
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   That which is governed; territory over which authority is exercised; the tract, district, or county, considered as subject; as, the dominions of a king. Also used figuratively; as, the dominion of the passions.
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   pl. A supposed high order of angels; dominations. See Domination, 3.
   Milton.
   
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   By him were all things created . . . whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers.
   Col. i. 16.
   Syn. -- Sovereignty; control; rule; authority; jurisdiction; government; territory; district; region.
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