reign

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1. reigning years, period of rule, dynasty, time of authority, time on the throne.

2. kingship, crown, regime, regency, suzerainty; authority, sway, administration, governance, government, jurisdiction, direction; leadership, mastery, hegemony, predominance; prerogative; tyranny, dictatorship, despotism, absolutism, mastery; autocracy, monarchy, imperialism; control, command, domination, power, mastery.

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3. rule, dominate, master, control, govern; command, order, run the show, rule the roost, wear the crown, occupy the throne, (in India) raj; be on top, wield the scepter, wield the power, hold sway; govern, supervise, boss, manage, handle, regulate, lead; tyrannize, rule with a rod of iron, rule with an iron hand; oppress, suppress, keep down, subjugate.

4. prevail, predominate, be prevalent, be widespread, be in general use, be universal; be rife, be rampant, be epidemic; be common, be commonplace, be in everyday use; be usual, be ordinary, be customary; be regular or standard or average; be current, be popular, be in fashion, be in style, be in vogue; be all the rage, be the present trend, Sl. be it or the thing.