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    demesne

    demesne - Dictionary definition and meaning for word demesne

    Definition
    (noun) extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
    Synonyms : acres , estate , land , landed estate
    Example Sentence
    • the family owned a large estate on Long Island
    Definition
    (noun) territory over which rule or control is exercised
    Synonyms : domain , land
    Example Sentence
    • his domain extended into Europe
    • he made it the law of the land
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Pronounced as de- mein; sounds like domain.. one's domain may hence be called as demesne

de-fence-

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