DOMINATION

domination

(noun) social control by dominating

domination, mastery, supremacy

(noun) power to dominate or defeat; “mastery of the seas”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

domination (countable and uncountable, plural dominations)

The act of dominating; the exercise of power when ruling

A ruling party; a party in power.

A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.

Synonym: dominion

A fetish characterized by control/power over and discipline of one's sexual partner.

(topology) synonym of cover

Anagrams

• admonition

Source: Wiktionary

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Dom`i*na"tion, n. Etym: [F. domination, L. dominatio.]

1. The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway. In such a people, the haugtiness of domination combines with the spirit of freedom. Burke.

2. A ruling party; a party in power. [R.] Burke.

3. pl.

Definition: A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen. Thrones, dominations, princedoms, virtues, powers. Milton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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