as·cen·dan·cy also as·cen·den·cy 
/əˈsɛndənsi/ noun
/əˈsɛndənsi/ noun [noncount] formal : a position of power in which someone can control or influence other people
▪ the ascendancy of the government ▪ She gained (the) ascendancy in the debate.
▪ the ascendancy of the government ▪ She gained (the) ascendancy in the debate.
