Eminent (adjective)

1. Important and well-known, especially in a particular field.
2. Having a commanding position.
3. Having a high rank or social status.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin eminent- "standing out", from the verb eminare, from e- (variant of ex-) "out of" + minare "project".

Examples:

1. He is an eminent scientist.
2. Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property.
3. An eminent domain lawyer.
4. Eminent domain is the power of the government to take private property.
5. The eminent historian.