Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (n.) The act or process of conquering, or acquiring by force; the act of overcoming or subduing opposition by force, whether physical or moral; subjection; subjugation; victory.

2. (n.) That which is conquered; possession gained by force, physical or moral.

3. (n.) The acquiring of property by other means than by inheritance; acquisition.

4. (n.) The act of gaining or regaining by successful struggle; as, the conquest of liberty or peace.