dominance

英['dɒmɪnəns] 美['dɔmɪnəns]

1. superior development of one side of the body

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"

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"