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| 1. | [ noun ] (biology) superior development of one side of the body | |
| Synonyms: | laterality | |
| Related terms: | bodily_property | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the state that exists when one person or group has power over another | |
| Synonyms: | control ascendancy ascendency ascendence ascendance | |
| Examples: | "her apparent dominance of her husband was really her attempt to make him pay attention to her" |
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| Related terms: | condition dominion domination monopoly absolutism predominance regulation ascendant ascend | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (law) the power or right to give orders or make decisions | |
| Synonyms: | authority authorisation say-so authorization | |
| Examples: | "he has the authority to issue warrants" "deputies are given authorization to make arrests" |
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| Related terms: | power control command carte_blanche power_of_appointment muscle lordship dominate | |
| 4. | [ noun ] the power or right to give orders or make decisions | |
| Synonyms: | authority say-so | |
| Examples: | "he has the authority to issue warrants" "deputies are given authorization to make arrests" |
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| Related terms: | control command carte_blanche lordship power_of_appointment | |
| Similar spelling: |
dominant dominantly domain_name dominion |
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