domination
domination, control
noun doh-mee-nah-SYOHN Rare
Origin: Latin dominatio
Usage Note
Domination covers political, military, and interpersonal power over others. The related verb is dominer and the adjective dominant (or dominante in the feminine). In ecology, une espèce dominante is the species that controls a habitat.
Examples
"La domination d'une seule entreprise nuit au marché."
Natural Translation
The domination of a single company harms the market.
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