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Term: dominicum
Definition: Dominicum is a word that comes from Latin and has three meanings. Firstly, it refers to a lordship or domain. Secondly, it means land ownership, especially when a lord keeps it for himself instead of giving it to a tenant. Lastly, it can also refer to a church or other religious building according to ecclesiastical law.
Dominicum
Dominicum is a historical term that refers to three different things:
These examples illustrate the different meanings of dominicum. In the first example, dominicum refers to the king's domain or lordship over his subjects. In the second example, it refers to the land ownership of a lord. In the third example, it refers to a religious building that is governed by a bishop according to ecclesiastical law.