Conquest

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1. Noun

The act or process of conquering, or acquiring by force; the act of overcoming or subduing opposition by force, whether physical or moral; subjection; subjugation; victory.

2. Noun

That which is conquered; possession gained by force, physical or moral.

3. Noun

The acquiring of property by other means than by inheritance; acquisition.

4. Noun

The act of gaining or regaining by successful struggle; as, the conquest of liberty or peace.

5. Noun

success in mastering something difficult; "the conquest of space"
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