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Definition of: subjugate
(sub′j
·gāt) v.t. ·gat·ed, ·gat·ing
1. To bring under dominion; conquer; subdue.
2. To make subservient in any way; enslave. See synonyms under CONQUER. [<L subjugatus, pp. of subjugare <sub- under + jugum a yoke]
—sub′ju·ga′tion noun
—sub′ju·ga′·tor noun
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