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121dominant tenement — Law. land in favor of which an easement or other servitude exists over another s land. Also called dominant estate. Cf. servient tenement. [1870 75] * * * …
122dominant seventh — noun The chord consisting of the fifth, major seventh, ninth and eleventh of a given scale; a seventh chord built on the dominant tone …
123dominant side — the half of the body in which a person is stronger; writing and eating are usually done with the hand on the dominant side. See also handedness and laterality …
124dominant culture — Whereas traditional societies can be characterized by a high consistency of cultural traits and customs , modern societies are often a conglomeration of different, often competing, cultures and subcultures . In such a situation of diversity, a… …
125dominant feature — n. dominant characteristic, conspicuous feature …
126dominant influence — An influence that can be exercised over a company to achieve the operating and financial policies desired by the holder of the influence, notwithstanding the rights or influence of any other party. If one organization exerts such a dominant… …
127dominant seventh chord — noun (in music) a major triad with an added minor seventh, often used as a dominant chord. Also, seventh chord …
128dominant tenement — /dɒmənənt ˈtɛnəmənt/ (say domuhnuhnt tenuhmuhnt) noun Law land owned by one person, which enjoys an easement or right over proximate land owned by another (the servient tenement). Also, dominant estate …
