<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>the period during which a sovereign occupies the throne.</li><li>royal rule or authority; sovereignty.</li><li>Synonyms: suzerainty, dominion.</li><li>dominating power or influence: the reign of law.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb:</strong></p><ul><li>(used without object) to possess or exercise sovereign power or authority.</li><li>Synonyms: prevail, govern, rule.</li><li>Antonyms: obey.</li><li>to hold the position and name of sovereign without exercising the ruling power.</li><li>to have control, rule, or influence of any kind.</li><li>to predominate; be prevalent.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>