Sentence examples for acquire dominion over from inspiring English sources

The Trastámara dynasty, which came to power in Castile in the late 14th century, gave a new impetus to the search for peninsular unity by using marriage, diplomacy, and war to acquire dominion over the neighbouring Christian kingdoms.

The lake was called Lacus Benacus by the classical writers Virgil, Horace, and Catullus; its name was changed when the city of Garda, elevated to a county in the early 9th century by the emperor Charlemagne, acquired dominion over the lake.

None saw cause for contention because there was no threat that others would gain dominion over them or any prospect that they might gain such dominion themselves.

Mankind has come to take dominion over the natural world for granted.

What would they give up to get dominion over the remote control?

Science fiction authors have long warned of calamity if computers gain dominion over people.

a restriction upon the subsequent alienation of the subject-matter of copyright after the owner had parted with the title to one who had acquired full dominion over it". 210 U. S., at 349 350.

a restriction upon the subsequent alienation of the subject-matter of copyright after the owner had parted with the title to one who had acquired full dominion over it and had given a satisfactory price for it". 210 U. S., at 349 350.

Was it intended to create a right which would permit the holder of the copyright to fasten, by notice in a book or upon one of the articles mentioned within the statute, a restriction upon the subsequent alienation of the subject-matter of copyright after the owner had parted with the title to one who had acquired full dominion over it and had given a satisfactory price for it?

Neither will gain sole dominion over the land and its sacred sites.

I had to take action!" — for his dominion over our kitchen.