Dominus

I In old English law. A master or principal. Dominus mens est promptus ^t paratus: my client is ready and prepared. In feudal and ecclesiastical law. A lord, or feudal superior; lord or sir, a title of distinction usually denoting a knight or a clergyman. Dominns capitalis: a chief lord. Dominus ligius: liege lord or sovereign. Dominus medius: a mesne or intermediate lord. Dominus rex: the lord the king; the king's title as lord paramount In the civil law. Lord, master; one who has the control or property of a thing; owner, proprietor; a master or principal. Dominus gediflcii: owner of the building. Dominns fundi: owner of land or ground. Dominns litis: master of a suit; one who has the control or management of a suit; the client, as distinguished from the proctor or attorney. Dominus materise: owner of the materials. Dominus navis: the owner of a vessel. Dominus soli: owner of the soil.