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Dominion (Noun)

Dominance or power through legal authority; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Throughout history, various empires have asserted their dominion over smaller nations, imposing their laws and customs on the subjugated peoples.
The British Crown held dominion over India for nearly two centuries, exerting control over its administration and economy.
The government has faced severe criticism for its attempts to establish dominion over the media, restricting freedom of expression and the press.
When the monarch ascended to the throne, she inherited the crown's dominion over the entire kingdom, along with its vast territories and wealth.
The powerful trade federation sought to expand its dominion over global markets, leveraging its economic clout to dictate terms to smaller competitors.

One of the self-governing nations in the British Commonwealth.

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Canada is a dominion of the British Commonwealth with its own parliamentary system.
Australia was declared a dominion in 1900 and has since maintained strong ties with the United Kingdom.
New Zealand became a dominion in 1907, marking a significant step towards its independence.
As a dominion, India had a degree of autonomy but was still subject to British rule until its full independence in 1947.
The country's status as a dominion allowed it to make its own laws while still recognizing the British monarch as its head of state.

A region marked off for administrative or other purposes.

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The Canadian province of Quebec was once a dominion of the British Empire.
The newly formed country was divided into several dominions for easier governance.
The colonial powers carved out their dominions in the newly discovered lands.
The large state was divided into smaller dominions to facilitate local administration.
The historical maps showed the dominions of the various empires that once existed.