DOMINATION

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domination. Domination, n. power, dominion, tyranny, rule

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Dom′i‐na″tion (?), n. [[F. domination, L. dominatio.]] 1. 1. The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway.
In such a people, the haughtiness of domination combines with the spirit of freedom. Burke. 2. 2. A ruling party; a party in power. Burke.
3. 3. pl. A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; — a meaning given by the schoolmen.
Thrones, dominations, princedoms, virtues, powers. Milton.