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Definition of imperium in imperio in English:

imperium in imperio

Pronunciation /ɪmˌpɪərɪəm ɪn ɪmˈpɪərɪəʊ/

noun

  • Independent or supreme authority exercised or claimed within the jurisdiction of another authority; an instance or example of this.

Origin

Mid 17th century. From post-classical Latin imperium in imperio from classical Latin imperium + in + imperiō, ablative of imperium.