exercise of control or influence over others
from Latin dominatio, from dominari 'to rule', from dominus 'lord, master'
Domination can range from political control to simply being really good at a video game - it's all about having the upper hand in any situation!
Domination rhetoric historically justified male control over women in legal, marital, and social structures. Language of dominion reinforced patriarchal hierarchies as natural.
Use 'control,' 'authority,' or 'influence' in human contexts to avoid reinforcing historical power asymmetries. Prefer active, mutual framing.
["authority","influence","control","leadership"]
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