gen. Of or relating to an emperor or empress.

Befitting an emperor; imperial.

Of the nature or rank of an emperor or supreme ruler; belonging to, befitting, or characteristic of an emperor or supreme ruler; imperial.

Of or relating to the exercise of authority or command; commanding, authoritative. Also: expressing or involving a command; imperative.

Of or characteristic of an emperor or supreme ruler; imperial; commanding. Cf. imperatorial, adj.

Of or characteristic of an emperor or supreme ruler. Cf. imperatorial, adj. 1a.

Of, relating to, characteristic of, or befitting an emperor or supreme ruler; imperial; imperious; spec. of or relating to a Roman Emperor (cf. impe…