demesne

1. n. A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use. Source: opted

2. n. extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for their own use Source: wordnet

3. n. territory over which rule or control is exercised Source: wordnet

4. A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use. [Written also demain.] Wharton's Law Dict. Burrill. Ancient demesne. (Eng. Law) See under Ancient. Source: webster

5. A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the landsbelonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house,and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use. [Writtenalso demain.] Wharton's Law Dict. Burrill. Ancient demesne. (Eng.Law) See under Ancient. Source: adambom

6. n:100 n extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use n territory over which rule or control is exercised Source: ecdict

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