1 for use by the emperor

2 imperial

3 (derog.) in the pay of the ruler

1 to resist

2 to withstand

1 defense

2 to defend

1 to resist

2 imperial

3 (classical) to drive (a chariot)

4 to manage

5 to govern

1 imperial physician

1 internal disunity dissolves at the threat of an invasion from outside (idiom)

1 the emperor leads his troops into battle (idiom)

2 to take part personally in an expedition