domination UK /ˌdɒməˈneɪʃən/US /ˌdɑːməˈneɪʃən/ noun5 •Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.First, relations of power and domination have been and continue to be significantly constitutive of social relations in modern societies. — 2001 •The exercise of power in ruling; sovereignty; authority; government.[...] thou and thine vsurpe / The Dominations, Royalties, and rights / Of this oppressed boy; [...] — 1596 •A fetish characterized by control and power over and discipline of one's sexual partner; sometimes including topping or sadism.By night, I am Mistress Shay Noir, the Black queen of domination. The world's most beautiful sadist. — 2017 •A dominion; an angel from a high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.Thrones, dominations, princedoms, virtues, powers. — 1667 •Synonym of cover. formsdominations