Hence, royal or imperial power or authority; sovereignty; as, to assume the scepter
scep·tre sceptres in AM, use scepter A sceptre is an ornamental rod that a king or queen carries on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of his or her power. scepter a decorated stick carried by kings or queens at ceremonies
{i} staff, royal baton; symbol of royalty or authority (alternate spelling for sceptre)
To endow with the scepter, or emblem of authority; to invest with royal authority