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imperium Definition

im·peri·um (im pir′ē əm)

noun pl. -·ria-ə

  1. supreme power; absolute authority or rule; imperial sovereignty
  2. Law the right of a state to use force in maintaining the law

Etymology: L: see empire

imperium Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • American: Today, its heir and successor, the American Imperium, is at a high noon of wealth and power.

Modifies a noun

  • cui: Laus virtus pax et imperium cui est semper sine fine eleyson.

Preposition: in

  • imperio: When Mr. Howard Vincent was director, and as long as he was director, the Detective Department was an imperium in imperio.