1. Noun
A staff or baton borne by a sovereign, as a ceremonial badge or emblem of authority; a royal mace.
2. Noun
Hence, royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty; as, to assume the scepter.
3. Verb
To endow with the scepter, or emblem of authority; to invest with royal authority.
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