conquestn.[OF. conquest, conqueste, F. conqute, LL. conquistum, conquista, prop. p. p. from L. conquirere. See Conquer.]1. 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.()In joys of conquest he resigns his breath. (Addison.)Three years sufficed for the conquest of the country. (Prescott.)2. That which is conquered; possession gained by force, physical or moral.()Wherefore rejoice? What conquest brings he home? (Shak.)3. (Feudal Law) The acquiring of property by other means than by inheritance; acquisition.(Blackstone.)4. The act of gaining or regaining by successful struggle; as, the conquest of liberty or peace.()The Conquest (Eng. Hist.), the subjugation of England by William of Normandy in 1066. The Norman Conquest.()()