Empire
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
The dominion or jurisdiction of an emperor; the region over which the dominion of an emperor extends; imperial power; supreme dominion; severeign command.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The dominion or jurisdiction of an emperor; the region over which the dominion of an emperor extends; imperial power; supreme dominion; sovereign command.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Enpire. L. Fr. To make worse. Britt, c. 54.