ɪmˈpɪərɪəl adj. & n. --adj. 1 of or
characteristic of an
empire or
comparable sovereign State. 2 a of or characteristic of an
emperor. b
supreme in
authority. c
majestic,
august. d
magnificent. 3 (of non-metric weights
and measures) used or
formerly used by
statute in
the UK (imperial gallon). --n. a former size of
paper, 762 x 559 mm (30 x 22 inches). øøimperially adv. [ME f. OF f. L imperialis f.
imperium command, authority]