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dominance

do·mi·nance

UK/ˈdɒmɪnəns/ US/ˈdɑmɪnəns/ uncommon

noun

1.

superior development of one side of the body

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2.

the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

  • “her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her”
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3.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

  • “he has the authority to issue warrants”
  • “deputies are given authorization to make arrests”
  • “a place of potency in the state”
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Origin

From dominant + -ance.

Phrases

  • incomplete dominance
  • minority dominance

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