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.
The legal condition of a person or thing.
The state (of a Canadian First Nations person) of being registered under the Indian Act.
Prestige or high standing.
A situation or state of affairs.
A person’s condition, position or standing relative to that of others.
A function of some instant messaging applications, whereby a user may post a message that appears automatically to other users, if they attempt to make contact.