Domain Definition Of Law

Domain is the fullest and most superior right of property in land.

Domain definition of law. Domain in anglo american law the absolute and complete ownership of land or the land itself which is so owned. It signifies sometimes dominion territory governed sometimes possession estate and sometimes land about the mansion house of a lord. National domain is sometimes applied to the aggregate of the property owned directly by a nation.

Also the real estate so owned. It also refers to an estate in land or paramount title and absolute ownership of land. The inherent sovereign power claimed by the legislature of a state of controlling private property for public uses is termed the right of eminent domain.

By domain is also understood the right to dispose at our pleasure of what belongs to us.