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The defeat of an enemy in battle, or an opponent in a contest; triumph.

Success in a contest; a battle gained.

The overcoming of an enemy or of opposition or difficulty.

n. [Latin] The defeat of an enemy in battle or of an antagonist in contest; conquest; triumph;—in scripture, superiority gained over spiritual enemies, sinful habits or desires, temptations;—in mythology, a goddess who presided over victories.