dominationn.[F. domination, L. dominatio.]1. The act of dominating; exercise of power in ruling; dominion; supremacy; authority; often, arbitrary or insolent sway.()In such a people, the haughtiness of domination combines with the spirit of freedom. (Burke.)2. A ruling party; a party in power.(Burke.)3. A high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy; -- a meaning given by the schoolmen.()Thrones, dominations, princedoms, virtues, powers. (Milton.)