01 n. The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway.
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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.
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A ruling party; a party in power.[R.]
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A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.“Thrones, dominations, princedoms, virtues, powers.” — Milton.