"subjugation" in the noun sense
1. subjugation, subjection
forced submission to control by others
2. oppression, subjugation
the act of subjugating by cruelty
"the tyrant's oppression of the people"
3. conquest, conquering, subjection, subjugation
the act of conquering
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