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| edict |
an order or decree proclaimed by a ruler or other of high authority. |
| emperor |
the supreme male ruler of an empire. |
| empire |
a single political unit, with one supreme ruler, composed of an aggregate of nations or peoples. [1/4 definitions] |
| empress |
the supreme female ruler of an empire. [1/2 definitions] |
| god |
(cap.) the omnipotent and omniscient being that is worshiped by Christians, Jews, and Muslims as the creator and ruler of the universe. [1/6 definitions] |
| Gordian knot |
in Greek legend, a knot tied by King Gordius of Phrygia and cut by Alexander the Great, after an oracle had said it could be untied only by the next ruler of Asia. [1/2 definitions] |
| hakim2 |
a Muslim judge, ruler, or governor. |
| imperial1 |
of or pertaining to an empire or its ruler. [2/5 definitions] |
| imperious |
like or in the manner of an absolute ruler in expecting obedience; domineering. [1/2 definitions] |
| interregnum |
any period when a state is without a ruler or when the usual functions of government are suspended. [1/3 definitions] |
| khan1 |
the ruler of the Tatars and Mongols in medieval times. [1/2 definitions] |
| kingmaker |
a person who is powerful enough to select, or influence the selection of, a political candidate or ruler. |
| lese majesty |
a crime against or affront to the dignity of a ruler, sovereign, or head of state. [1/2 definitions] |
| maharajah |
an Indian sovereign, esp. the ruler of one of the major states. |
| monarch |
a sole, often hereditary ruler such as a king, queen, or emperor. [1/2 definitions] |
| monarchy |
government by a ruler such as a king or queen, or in the name of such monarch, whose power is either absolute or limited by a constitution. [1/3 definitions] |
| overlord |
a ruler of other people or of other rulers. [1/2 definitions] |
| potentate |
a person of great power, such as a ruler. |
| praise |
the glorification of a god, ruler, or other object of worship, esp. with song. [2/4 definitions] |
| prince |
formerly, a king; presently, the ruler of a small state or principality. [1/4 definitions] |
| queen |
a female ruler or monarch. [1/5 definitions] |
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