imperial power
/ɪmˈpɪəriəl ˈpaʊər/ · im.per.i.al pow.er
noun
- Authority and control exercised by an empire or a ruler. The rise of the Roman Empire marked the beginning of its imperial power in Europe.
- A system of government or rule characterized by centralized authority and control. The imperial power of the British Empire was marked by its extensive colonial expansion.
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Did you know? The concept of imperial power has been a recurring theme in literature and history, with examples including the Roman Empire's Pax Romana and the British Empire's colonial expansion.