figurative. Subjection to some bond, binding power, influence, or obligation.

figurative. The servitude or subjection of the reason, will, or affections.

figurative. The condition or fact of being entirely subject to, or under the domination of, some power or influence.

The action of subjugating or condition of being subjugated; the bringing of something (esp. a country or nation) under the domination of a…

Subjection, subordination, servitude; service. Frequently const. to. To some influence, esp. of a detrimental kind.

The condition, state, or fact of being subordinate or subservient to a particular end, objective, or need. Later also: the action of making…