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Ownership can be characterized as either absolute or qualified. Absolute ownership is synonymous with sovereignty or dominion. Only upon one's private property can one pursue happiness without consent of another. Everywhere else, one needs permission (license) from the other owner, landlord or custodian, else he commits a trespass.
Ownership can be characterized as either absolute or qualified. Absolute ownership is synonymous with sovereignty or dominion. Only upon one's private property can one pursue happiness without consent of another. Everywhere else, one needs permission (license) from the other owner, landlord or custodian, else he commits a trespass.
== Biblical source for absolute ownership ==
In Genesis 1:26-28, man is given dominion over the earth, and all that is upon it. In law, dominion means absolute ownership or sovereignty. Since there can be no collective absolute ownership, the only valid conclusion is that individual men are endowed with the birthright to absolutely own themselves, the fruits of their labor, and that which they harmlessly acquire, including land.
persons, when the time of enjoyment is deferred or limited, or when the use is
persons, when the time of enjoyment is deferred or limited, or when the use is
restricted.
restricted.
'''DOMINION''' - Generally accepted definition of "dominion" is perfect control in
right of ownership. The word implies both title and possession and appears to
require a complete retention of control over disposition. -Sovereignty; as the
dominion of the seas or over a territory.
- - - Black's Law Dictionary, Sixth Ed., p.486
- - -Black's Law dictionary, sixth ed., p. 1106
- - -Black's Law dictionary, sixth ed., p. 1106