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    scep·ter
    /ˈseptər/

    noun

    • 1. an ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty: "imperial regalia of orb and scepter"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › scepterScepter Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    1. : a staff or baton borne by a sovereign as an emblem of authority. 2. : royal or imperial authority : sovereignty. Illustration of scepter. scepter 1. 2 of 2. verb. sceptered; sceptering ˈsep-t (ə-)riŋ. transitive verb. : to invest with the scepter in token of royal authority. Examples of scepter in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web. Noun.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSCEPTER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    SCEPTER definition: 1. a decorated stick that is carried by a queen or king during some official ceremonies as a symbol…. Learn more.

  4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › scepterScepter - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A scepter is a ceremonial staff, often used by kings. With its jewels and ornamentation, a scepter is a symbol of power. Scepter is related to a Greek verb that means to prop oneself or lean on something.

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › scepterSCEPTER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Scepter definition: a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power.. See examples of SCEPTER used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarySCEPTER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    SCEPTER meaning: 1. a decorated stick that is carried by a queen or king during some official ceremonies as a symbol…. Learn more.

  7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionscepter noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of scepter noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › scepterScepter - definition of scepter by The Free Dictionary

    1. A staff held by a sovereign as an emblem of authority. 2. Ruling power or authority; sovereignty. tr.v. scep·tered, scep·ter·ing, scep·ters. To invest with royal authority.

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › scepterScepter Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Scepter Definition. sĕptər. scepters. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. scepters. A rod or staff, highly ornamented, held by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Royal or imperial authority; sovereignty. Webster's New World.

  10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordSCEPTER - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

    All you need to know about "SCEPTER" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  11. www.wordreference.com › definition › scepterscepter - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

    scep•ter (sep′ tər), n. a rod or wand borne in the hand as an emblem of regal or imperial power. royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty. v.t. to give a scepter to; invest with authority. Also, [esp. Brit.,] sceptre. Greek skêptron staff; akin to shaft. Latin scēptrum.