subjection

/səbˈdʒɛkʃən/
noun
  1. The act of bringing someone or something under control or domination, or the state of being under such control.
    • The law was designed to prevent the subjection of workers to unsafe conditions.
    • The subjection of the rebels took months of military effort.
    • She refused to live in subjection to anyone, no matter how powerful.
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