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. In joys of conquest he resigns his breath. Addison. Three years sufficed for the conquest of the country. Prescott.
That which is conquered; possession gained by force, physical or moral. Wherefore rejoice What conquest brings he home Shak.
The acquiring of property by other means than by inheritance; acquisition. Blackstone.
The act of gaining or regaining by successful strugle; as, the conquest of liberty or peace. The Conquest (Eng. Hist.), the subjugation of England by William of Normandy in 1066.
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