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scepter Definition

scep·ter (sep′tər)

noun

  1. a rod or staff, highly ornamented, held by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty
  2. royal or imperial authority; sovereignty

Etymology: ME sceptre < OFr < L sceptrum < Gr skēptron, staff to lean on < base of skēptesthai, to prop oneself, lean on something < IE base *(s)kep- > shaft

transitive verb

to furnish with a scepter; invest with royal or imperial authority

scepter Synonyms

scepter

n.

  1. Rod

    baton, stick, staff, fasces; see wand.

  2. Authority

    supremacy, jurisdiction, authority; see command 2, power 2.

scepter Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • uprightness: The scepter of your kingdom is a scepter of uprightness; you have loved righteousness and hated wickedness.

Converse of object

  • hold: His left hand is raised in blessing, while in his right hand he is holding a scepter.

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