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domination

dom·i·na·tion [ dòmmə náysh'n ] (plural dom·i·na·tions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. controlling power: control, power, or authority over others or another

2. angel of sixth-highest order: an angel of the sixth of the nine orders of angels in the traditional Christian hierarchy

[14th century. Via French< Latin domination-< dominari (see dominate)]
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