to hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern

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Определение to hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

oversway

the Presidents authoritie so overswayed the discretion of Master Scrivener, that our store, our time, our strength and labours were idely consumed to fulfill his phantasies.

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to hold sway over; to have po·wer or do·min·ion over, to rule, gov·ern