the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.

royal rule or authority; sovereignty.

dominating power or influence

the reign of law.

to possess or exercise sovereign power or authority.

to hold the position and name of sovereign without exercising the ruling power.

to have control, rule, or influence of any kind.

to predominate; be prevalent.

verb

serve , submit

noun

administration , ascendancy , command , control , dynasty , empire , hegemony , incumbency , influence , monarchy , power , regime , sovereignty , supremacy , sway , [[tenurenotes:rain is drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds; reign is a period during which somebody is dominant or powerful; rein is one of a pair of long leather straps connected to the bit or bridle and used to control a horse or other animal]] , dominance , dominion , mastery , rule

verb

administer , be in power , be in the driver’s seat , be supreme , boss , command , dominate , domineer , govern , head up , helm , hold power , hold sway , influence , manage , obtain , occupy , overrule , predominate , preponderate , rule , rule the roost * , run the show , run things , sit , superabound , [[wear the crownnotes:rain is drops of fresh water that fall as precipitation from clouds; reign is a period during which somebody is dominant or powerful; rein is one of a pair of long leather straps connected to the bit or bridle and used to control a horse or other animal]] , prevail , authority , control , dominance , dominion , empire , kingdom , monarchy , power , regime , sovereignty