imperium imperiī n

1. 1

   The empire, state, imperial government, realm, dominion.

2. 2

   The right or power to command or be in control; dominion.

   = ductus= potestas= arbitrium= auctōritās= regimen= regimentum

3. 3

   Absolute command or authority over the empire (or other polity); sovereignty; sway.

   = diciō

4. 4

   Military authority, the command (of an army).

5. 5

   The exercise of authority, rule, law, control, sovereignty.

   = diciō= praescrīptum= rēgula

6. 6

   A command, order, direction, bidding.

   = dēcrētum= praeceptum= iussus= ēdictum= ēdictiō= nūntius= scītum= dēcrētiō= mandātum