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the state of being in the ; governing or controlling influence; domination.
Contemporary Examples

That was a party on the ascendancy with fresh leadership; this is party of Sarah Palin and Michael Steele.
The Health-Care Wimps Eric Alterman July 19, 2009

And I wish he had elaborated on his intriguing suggestion that “Watergate secured the ascendancy of movement revanchism.”
Heartless Conservatives Unite! Lee Siegel August 28, 2009

Blues fan certainly can celebrate the ascendancy of these promising young artists.
Do Blues Musicians Need to be Really, Really Old? Ted Gioia September 21, 2013

Their ascendancy corresponded with a moment of increased lesbian visibility and so-called lesbian chic.
Tick-Tock: The Explosive Power of the Lesbian Avengers Tim Teeman March 21, 2014

That Severson started down this career path on a fluke makes her ascendancy even sweeter.
A Life in Food John Douglas Marshall May 27, 2010

Historical Examples

Charles’s ascendancy in Italy and over the papacy was secured.
The World’s Greatest Books, Vol XII. Arthur Mee

This Imogen is the moment of our ascendancy, this little period is all our own.
Imogen William Godwin

The next sentence goes on to say, “We ask for no ascendancy.”
Library Of The World’s Best Literature, Ancient And Modern, Vol 6 Various

The High Church party obtained the ascendancy and abused their power.
Bunyan James Anthony Froude

Those who envied the ascendancy of their comrade, and therefore imitated his conduct, began to hesitate in their career.
Caleb Williams William Godwin

noun
the condition of being dominant, esp through superior economic or political power
n.

1712; see ascendant + -cy.