n.
Pronunciation: ' sw ā
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English sweigh, from sweyen
Date: 14th century
1 : the action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
2 : an inclination or deflection caused by or as if by swaying
3 a : a controlling influence b : sovereign power : DOMINION c : the ability to exercise influence or authority : DOMINANCE
synonyms see POWER