Thesaurus: imperium
the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
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Definitions
- n. the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised
- n. supreme authority; absolute dominion
- 1. Supreme power; absolute dominion; empire. 2. (Law) The right to command, which includes the right to employ the force of the state to enforce the laws. It is one of the principal attributes of the executive power.
- n:100 n. supreme authority; absolute dominion