noun
controlling power; dominance; influence
Refers to the ability to control or dominate people, situations, or organizations. Often used in political, business, or social contexts.
彼は会社で絶大な支配力を持っている。
He has enormous controlling power in the company.
その政党は議会での支配力を強めて
The political party is strengthening its dominance in the parliament.
影響力 is influence or the power to affect things indirectly, whereas 支配力 implies direct control or dominance.
Compound of 支配 (control, rule) and 力 (power, strength).