The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DOMINION
I've seen this crossword clue in The Guardian
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More clues leading to the result DOMINION
- Power duke has over lackey
- Subordinate after complete power
- Party functionary governed area
- Party favourite in power
- Government follower supporting party
- Circling island, something spotted, northern territory
- Party favourite comes to power
- Party underling to gain power
- Lackey following party rule
- Academic taking in dress circle’s power
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What does DOMINION mean?
DOMINION noun- Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
- Predominance; ascendancy
- (sometimes figurative) A kingdom, nation, or other sphere of influence; governed territory.
- An order of angel in Christian angelology, ranked above virtues and below thrones.