Dominance of one social group over another, such that the ruling group or hegemon acquires some degree of consent from the subordinate, as opposed to dominance purely by force.
Domination, influence, or authority over another, especially by one political group over a society or by one nation over others.
The capacity, on the part of one of the parents, as compared with the other, to transmit more than his or her own share of characteristics to their offspring.
The quality or condition of being prepotent; predominance.