eminenta.[L. eminens, -entis, p. pr. of eminere to stand out, be prominent; e out + minere (in comp.) to project; of uncertain origin: cf. F. minent. Cf. Menace.]1. High; lofty; towering; prominent.(Evelyn)2. Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint.()Right of eminent domain. (Law) See under Domain.()()