The Dohlman of Elas is a royal position of great privelege and perogative, held in high regard by the Elasian people.
Elaan held the title of Dohlman in 2268. Her arranged marriage to the ruler of Troyius was hoped to foster peace between the two civilizations.
Petri, a Troyian ambassador, referred to the Dohlman as "The thing most feared and hated by my people. Our most deadly enemy." (TOS: "Elaan of Troyius")