domination

Definition

Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.

Etymology

From Middle English domynacion, from Old French dominacion, from Latin dominātiō (“rule, dominion”), from dominor (“domineer; rule”); see dominate.

Example Sentences

• "First, relations of power and domination have been and continue to be significantly constitutive of social relations in modern societies."
• "What this means is that the subordination of women by men is pervasive, that it orders the relationship of the sexes in every area of life, that a sexual politics of domination is as much in evidence in the private spheres of the family, ordinary social life, and sexuality as in the traditionally public spheres of government and the economy."
• "England took 33 minutes to make their domination count, the goal coming from the most familiar source as captain Harry Kane headed home Declan Rice's corner for his 74th goal in 109 internationals."

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