Dominion; power of governing or commanding. If divided by mountains, they will fight for the mastery of the passages of the tops-- .

Superiority in competition; preeminence. Every man that striveth for the mystery, is temperate in all things. Corinthians 9:25.

Victory in war. It is not the voice of them that shout for mastery. Exodus 32:18.

Eminent skill; superior dexterity: . He could attain to a mastery in all languages.

Attainment of eminent skill or power. The learning and mastery of a tongue being unpleasant in itself, should not be cumbered with other difficulties.