subjugation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun forced submission to control by others
    subjection.
  2. noun the act of subjugating by cruelty
    oppression.
    • the tyrant's oppression of the people
  3. noun the act of conquering
    subjection; conquest; conquering.

WordNet

Sub`ju*ga"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. subjugation, LL. subjugatio.
Definitions
  1. The act of subjugating, or the state of being subjugated.

Webster 1913