REIGN (2)

reign (2). Reign, v.i. to rule as a king, obtain, prevail

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Reign (r?n), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Reigned (r?nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Reigning.] [[OE. regnen, reinen, OF. regner, F. régner, fr. L. regnare, fr. regnum. See Reign, n.]] 1. 1. To possess or exercise sovereign power or authority; to exercise government, as a king or emperor;; to hold supreme power; to rule. Chaucer.
We will not have this man to reign over us. Luke xix. 14. Shall Banquo's issue ever Reign in this kingdom? Shak. 2. 2. Hence, to be predominant; to prevail. “Pestilent diseases which commonly reign in summer.” Bacon.
3. 3. To have superior or uncontrolled dominion; to rule.
Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body. Rom. vi. 12. Syn. — To rule; govern; direct; control; prevail.