Legal Definitions - dominate

Definition: To have control or power over someone or something.

Examples:

• He tried to dominate the conversation by talking over everyone else.
• The team dominated their opponents, winning by a score of 10-0.
• In the animal kingdom, the strongest predator will often dominate over weaker prey.

The examples illustrate how someone or something can have control or power over another. In the first example, the person is trying to dominate the conversation by not allowing others to speak. In the second example, the team dominates their opponents by scoring more points and controlling the game. In the third example, the stronger predator dominates over weaker prey by being able to catch and kill them.