Demesne (noun)

1. A tract of land attached to a manor and occupied by the lord, as opposed to land held by tenants.
2. An area of land that is controlled by a particular person or group, especially for agricultural purposes.

Origin:

Derived from the old french word 'demeine' which means 'domain, jurisdiction'.

Examples:

1. The lord of the manor lived on his demesne, which was located in the heart of the estate.
2. The king claimed the demesne as his own and exercised his authority over the lands and people within it.
3. The demesne was a large and fertile area, suitable for growing crops and raising livestock.
4. The demesne was a source of income for the lord, who collected rent from the tenants and sold produce from the land.
5. The lord was proud of his demesne, which he had inherited from his ancestors and carefully cultivated over the years.