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Demesne (Noun)

Extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use; "the family owned a large estate on Long Island".

Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.

The wealthy family's demesne in the countryside was renowned for its sprawling gardens and lavish manor house.
As the lord of the manor, he took great pride in his demesne, which had been in his family for generations.
The estate, which had been the demesne of the local aristocracy for centuries, was finally sold to a private developer.
The aristocrat's demesne was a symbol of his wealth and status, with its opulent furnishings and meticulously manicured lawns.
After the war, the government seized the demesne of the defeated noble family and redistributed the land to the peasants.

Territory over which rule or control is exercised; "his domain extended into Europe"; "he made it the law of the land".

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The king's demesne included several villages and a large tract of forest.
The company's demesne was expanding rapidly, with new acquisitions in Asia and Africa.
The demesne of the local lord was marked by a high stone wall that surrounded the entire village.
The government's demesne was limited to the capital city and its surrounding suburbs.
The demesne of the ancient empire stretched from the Mediterranean to the Indian Ocean.