— imperatorial /im per'euh tawr"ee euhl, -tohr"-/ , adj. — imperatorially , adv. — imperatorship , n.
/im'peuh rah"teuhr, -rah"tawr, -ray"teuhr/ , n.
1. an absolute or supreme ruler.
2. (in Imperial Rome) emperor.
3. (in Republican Rome) a temporary title accorded a victorious general.
[ 1570-80; imperator; see EMPEROR ]