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A psychological or behavioral state in which a domesticated animal, such as a pet, perceives itself to hold a superior or dominant position relative to its human caretaker, often manifesting in behaviors that reflect an assumed hierarchy or independence from human authority. Zo- (from zoon, Greek for "animal" or "living being") Phyxis (from the Greek phýxis, meaning "standing" or "position," often in terms of hierarchy or stature)
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