domination
[ dom-uh-ney-shuhn ]
/ ˌdɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /
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noun
an act or instance of dominating.
rule or sway; control, often arbitrary.
dominations, Theology. one of the nine orders of celestial attendants of God.Compare angel (def. 1).
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domination
/ (ˌdɒmɪˈneɪʃən) /
noun
the act of dominating or state of being dominated
authority; rule; control
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