dominion

1 controlling power or influence over others <in the Bible, man is given dominion over all the animals> Synonyms ascendance (also ascendence), ascendancy (also ascendency), dominance, domination, supremacy, hegemony, imperium, predominance, predominancy, preeminence, reign, sovereignty (also sovranty)Related Words primacy, superiority; lordship, scepter; arm, authority, choke hold, clutch, command, control, grip, hold, mastery, sway; takeover; direction, jurisdiction, management; clout, might, pull, weight; eminence, importance, moment; prerogative, privilege, rightNear Antonyms helplessness, weakness; impotence, impotency, powerlessness

2 the right or means to command or control others <was granted dominion over the household servants> Synonyms arm, authority, clutch, command, control, death grip, power, grip, hold, mastery, reign, rein(s), swayRelated Words clout, influence, leverage, pull, voice, weight; jurisdiction; direction, management; dominance, imperium, predominance, sovereignty (also sovranty), supremacy; prerogative, privilege, right; eminence, importance, momentNear Antonyms helplessness, weaknessAntonyms impotence, impotency, powerlessness