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Webster 1913 Edition
Domination
Domˊi-na′tion
,Noun.
[F.
domination
, L. dominatio
.] 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.
A ruling party; a party in power.
[R.]
Burke.
3.
pl.
A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; – a meaning given by the schoolmen.
Thrones,
dominations
, princedoms, virtues, powers. Milton.
Webster 1828 Edition
Domination
DOMINATION
,Noun.
1.
The exercise of power in ruling; dominion; government.2.
Arbitrary authority; tyranny.3.
One highly exalted in power; or the fourth order of angelic beings.Thrones, dominations, princedoms, virtues, powers.