Ascendency: alternatives and connections

The state of being absolute; the system or doctrine of the absolute; the principles or practice of absolute or arbitrary government; despotism.

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Ascent; height; elevation.

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Rising toward the zenith; above the horizon.

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The power, spirit, or principles of a despot; absolute control over others; tyrannical sway; tyranny.

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The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway.

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Sovereign or supreme authority; the power of governing and controlling; independent right of possession, use, and control; sovereignty; supremacy.

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The position or authority of a master; dominion; command; supremacy; superiority.

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The exclusive power, or privilege of selling a commodity; the exclusive power, right, or privilege of dealing in some article, or of trading in some…

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The quality or state of being predominant; superiority; ascendency; prevalence; predomination.

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The act or state of predominating; ascendency; predominance.

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The quality or condition of being prepotent; predominance.

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The act of regulating, or the state of being regulated.

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That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a r…

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The state of being supreme, or in the highest station of power; highest or supreme authority or power; as, the supremacy of a king or a parliament.

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The government or authority of a tyrant; a country governed by an absolute ruler; hence, arbitrary or despotic exercise of power; exercise of power o…

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Mode or state of being; state or situation with regard to external circumstances or influences, or to physical or mental integrity, health, strength,…

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State; condition; position of affairs.

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Same as Ascendency.

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Alt. of Ascendance

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A duplicate book, register, or account, kept to correct or check another account or register; a counter register.

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Alt. of Dominancy

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