conquest

conquest
noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *conquaesitus, alteration of Latin conquisitus, past participle of conquirere Date: 14th century 1. the act or process of conquering 2. a. something conquered; especially territory appropriated in war b. a person whose favor or hand has been won

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