scepter

noun

scep·ter | \ ˈsep-tər

Definition of scepter

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : a staff or baton borne by a sovereign as an emblem of authority

2 : royal or imperial authority : sovereignty

scepter

verb

sceptered; sceptering\ ˈsep-t(ə-)riŋ

Definition of scepter (Entry 2 of 2)

transitive verb

: to invest with the scepter in token of royal authority

Examples of scepter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Republican’ long for an ermine stole, a scepter and an orb. — Clark Collis, EW.com, "Elvis Costello refers to Donald Trump as a 'mediocre entrepreneur' in letter accepting award from Queen," 10 June 2019 Both queens wore their organizations' mantles, Medici collars, crowns and scepters. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, "Rex, Comus continue 100-plus year tradition at their Carnival balls," 14 Feb. 2018 The organization's traditional Medici collar, mantle, and scepter added radiance. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, "Elves of Oberon sets the stage for its Carnival ball," 20 Feb. 2018 The gown was finished with the organization's traditional Medici collar, mantle, necklace, earrings and scepter. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, "Krewe of Dorians bal masque continues a tradition," 10 Feb. 2018 At the other end of the spectrum, his mother-in-law, Dolly Ann Souchon Johnsen, was a former queen of Carnival who taught make-believe monarchs to walk, wave and wield their scepters. — Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, "What do Barq's and James Bond have in common? This guy.," 4 Apr. 2018 Queen Isabel also wore the organization's Medici collar and mantle, while her custom crown and scepter were by Moan's Couture. — Sue Strachan, NOLA.com, "Krewe of Hermes glittering 79th annual ball," 27 Feb. 2018 Foy, who scooped up both Golden Globe and SAG awards as Elizabeth, will hand over her scepter to Olivia Colman, and Margaret will transform from Kirby into Helena Bonham Carter. — Lisa Rosen, latimes.com, "The sisters behind 'The Crown' bonded with each other, along with their royal roles," 23 May 2018 The Avengers recover Loki’s scepter at the beginning of Avengers: Age of Ultron. — Eliana Dockterman, Time, "Everything to Know About Marvel’s Infinity Stones Before You See Avengers: Infinity War," 24 Apr. 2018

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