Ascendancy

usgb/əˈsendənsi/
noun

Having power or control over something or someone.

She was in ascendancy over the department after many years of hard work.
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Often appears as...

  • in ascendancy
  • gain ascendancy

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Formal

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Power Dynamics

Used to describe who is in control, often in political or organizational structures.

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During the negotiations, the union gained ascendancy, swaying the outcome.
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Context Sensitive

Mostly used in formal or analytical discussions about hierarchies and control.

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The CEO's ascendancy within the corporation was undeniable.
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Resistance and Conflict

Suggests a struggle before someone gains a controlling position.

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She claimed ascendancy after a long power struggle.
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