Emperor

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Meaning of Emperor

This word Is synonymous with the Latin imperator. They are both derived from the verb imperare. Literally, it signifies “he who commands.” Under the Roman republic, the title “emperor” was the generic name given to the commanders-in-chief in the armies. But even then the application of the word was restrained to the successful commander, who was declared emperor by the acclamations of the army, and was afterwards honored with the title by a decree of the senate. It is now used to designate some sovereign prince who bears this title. Ayliflfe, Pand. tit. 23. ‘

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Meaning of Emperor in the Past

This word is synonymous with the Latin imperator; they are both derived from the verb imperare. Literally, it signifies The person who commands.

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Under the Roman republic, the title emperor was the generic name given to the commanders-in-chief in the armies. But even then the application of the word was restrained to the successful commander, who was declared emperor by the acclamations of the army and was afterwards honored with the title by a decree of the senate. 3. It, is now used to name some sovereign prince who bears this title. Ayl. Pand. tit. 23. [1]

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  1. Partialy, this information about emperor is based on the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, 1848 edition. There is a list of terms of the Bouvier´s Law Dictionary, including emperor.

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