2 : a major social class or order of persons regarded collectively as part of the body politic of the country (especially in the United Kingdom) and formerly possessing distinct political rights
3 : a legal instrument authorizing someone to act as the grantor's agent
4 : the act of approaching or entering
5 : a buoy with a round bottom and conical top
6 : the position of ruler
7 : a group of people having the power of effective action
