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reign
(redirected from reigning)

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reign over someone or something
to rule over someone or something. The king reigned over his subjects for over thirty years. The queen reigned over the country for along time.

a reign of terror
a period of time when a ruler controls people in a violent and cruel way My father's generation, who lived through the reign of terror, will never forget it.
See also: terror

give somebody/something (a) free rein also give (a) free reign to somebody/something
to allow someone or something complete freedom The owners gave the chef free reign to create a new menu. She was afraid to give free rein to her feelings.
See also: free, give, rein


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