Domination refers to the act or state of controlling, subduing, or having power over someone or something. It can also mean the process by which one species comes to dominate another in a particular ecological niche, often leading to the decline or even extinction of the less dominant species. In human contexts, domination may refer to an act of control or subjugation based on power imbalances such as race, gender, class, or nationality. It can also describe a situation where one group or individual has superior influence over others in a particular setting.