Air superiority

Definition

The condition of controlling the skies so completely that the enemy can't fly without getting shot down—basically bullying from above.

Example Usage

Our air superiority prevented the enemy from conducting any aerial operations.

Origin

WWII military doctrine

Fun Fact

Every major military conflict in the last 70 years has been won by whoever achieved air superiority first

Source: U.S. Air Force doctrine

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