imperium
imperium
Definition
im·peri·um (im pir′ē əm)
noun pl. -·ria-ə
- supreme power; absolute authority or rule; imperial sovereignty
- 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.
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