The exercise of power in ruling; sovereignty; authority; government.
Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.
Synonym of cover
A fetish characterized by control/power over and discipline of one's sexual partner.
A dominion; an angel from a high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.
A government in which a single ruler (a tyrant) has absolute power; this system of government.
The office or jurisdiction of an absolute ruler.
Extreme severity or rigour.
Absolute power, or its use.
A system of government in which power is exercised on behalf of the ruler or ruling class, without regard to the wishes of the governed.