Conquest /(?)/

Con·quest

Conquest

n.
  1. 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.
    Three years sufficed for the conquest of the country.
  2. That which is conquered; possession gained by force, physical or moral.
    Wherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home?
  3. The acquiring of property by other means than by inheritance; acquisition. (Feudal Law)
  4. The act of gaining or regaining by successful struggle; as, the conquest of liberty or peace.

Phrases & Compounds
The Conquest
the subjugation of England by William of Normandy in 1066. The Norman Conquest.