Demesne

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1. Noun

A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.

2. Noun

extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for their own use; "the family owned a large estate on Long Island"
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