In feudalism, the legal interest or rights of a lord or superior in an estate in land held in fee, as opposed to the vassal's or tenant's interest.
The right of a government over the private property within its jurisdiction. Usually invoked to compel land owners to sell their property in preparation for a major construction project such as a freeway.
Superiority of influence, power, a quality, etc.; an outweighing, predominance, pre-eminence.
Superiority in amount or number; the bulk or majority; also, a large amount or number; an abundance, a profusion.