(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 0:19:28

Im*per`a*to"ri*al (?), a. [L. imperatorius.]

1.

Commanding; imperative; authoritative.

2.

Of or pertaining to the title or office of imperator.

"Imperatorial laurels."

C. Merivale.

 

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