conquest

conquest is a Noun

Definition:

[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. Addison. Three years sufficed for the conquest of the country. Prescott.

[2] That which is conquered; possession gained by force, physical or moral. Wherefore rejoice What conquest brings he home Shak.

[3] The acquiring of property by other means than by inheritance; acquisition. Blackstone.

[4] The act of gaining or regaining by successful strugle; as, the conquest of liberty or peace. The Conquest (Eng. Hist.), the subjugation of England by William of Normandy in 1066.