dominions

Dominions is a term historically used to describe semi-independent polities within the British Empire and later the British Commonwealth. Members enjoyed domestic sovereignty while acknowledging the British Crown and common foreign policy. The most notable examples were Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the Union of South Africa, and Newfoundland; Ireland was a dominion for a period before becoming independent. The Statute of Westminster 1931 formalized legislative independence for these states, and the term gradually fell out of official use as they became fully sovereign nations.

In Christian angelology, Dominions (also called Dominations) are a rank of angels in some hierarchies, placed among the orders of angels tasked with regulating the duties of lower orders and ensuring divine order.

Dominions is also the title of a fantasy strategy video game series developed by Illwinter Game Studio. The games emphasize god-like control, magic, and empire building, with players selecting a nation, recruiting units, and summoning spells and avatars to confront rival powers.