Her satrapic manner at the annual meeting made the regional directors defer to her without question.

The governor's satrapical rule stifled local initiative and bred resentment among the townspeople.

The satraps met at dawn to discuss the dwindling grain supplies and the rising unrest in the provinces.

The satrap received orders from the king to collect tribute throughout his territory.

The general was appointed governor of the newly acquired satrapate, tasked with restoring order and collecting tribute.

The satrapal governor ruled the province with ceremonial pomp and absolute authority.

The ancient empire divided its territories into satrapates, each overseen by a satrap who collected taxes and maintained order.