(historical) A member of a sect of ancient physicians who based their theories solely on experience. / Someone who is guided by empiricism; an empiricist.

plural of empire

(historical) An ancient empire of Western Asia founded as a kingdom by Arsaces I with his 3rd-century-BCE conquest of Parthia (only recently a satrapy of the Seleucid Empire) and subsequently greatly expanded by Mithridates I.

(fashion) A style of women's clothing characterised by a fitted bodice that ended just below the bust

(history) Synonym of Empire of Japan

Information (to support or refute a theory) supported by scientific experimentation or statistical analysis, involving testable observations made using the physical senses or using instruments which extend the senses.

(historical) A Greek-Macedonian empire created by Seleucus out of the eastern conquests of Alexander the Great and ruled by the Seleucid dynasty (312–63 BCE).

The practice of obtaining more power, responsibility or staff within an organisation for the purpose of self-aggrandisement.

(historical) 24 May, the birthday of Queen Victoria, observed annually from 1902 as a celebration of the British Empire, then superseded by Commonwealth Day in 1958.

A region of southern California, chiefly consisting of western Riverside County and southwestern San Bernardino County