conquest Definition

conquest
noun

1. The act of conquering.

Thesaurus: victory, win, ascendancy; invasion, occupation, subjection, takeover, acquisition, annexation.
2. A conquered territory.
3. Something won by effort or force.
4a. Someone whose affection or admiration has been won;
4b. The winning of the admiration of such a person.

Etymology: 13c: from French conqueste, from Latin conquista, from conquirere to go in search of.