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.
A state of privilege for a specified group relative to other people in society.
The ideology that a specified group is superior to others or should have supreme power over them.
The quality of being supreme.
Power over all others.