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domination.

Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.

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Meaning & usage

noun/ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/UK/ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/US
  1. Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.

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  2. The exercise of power in ruling; sovereignty; authority; government.

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  3. A dominion; an angel from a high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.

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  4. A fetish characterized by control and power over and discipline of one's sexual partner; sometimes including topping or sadism.

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  5. Synonym of cover.

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Where this word comes from

From Middle English domynacion, from Old French dominacion, from Latin dominātiō (“rule, dominion”), from dominor (“domineer; rule”); see dominate.

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