| NOUN | state | sceptre, scepter | the imperial authority symbolized by a scepter |
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| communication | sceptre, scepter, verge, wand | a ceremonial or emblematic staff |
| Sounds | seh'pter; skeh'pter | |
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| Rhymes | abductor ... zoster: 649 rhymes with ter... | |
| Meaning | The imperial authority symbolized by a scepter. | |
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| Synonym | scepter | |
| Broader | reign, sovereignty | royal authority |
| Spanish | cetro, esceptro | |
| Catalan | ceptre | |
| Meaning | A ceremonial or emblematic staff. | |
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| Synonyms | scepter, verge, wand | |
| Narrower | bauble | A mock scepter carried by a court jester |
| Broader | staff | A rod carried as a symbol |
| Spanish | cetro, vara, varita, verga | |
| Catalan | ceptre | |
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