Control

"Control" in Latin

imperium

(influence or authority over something)

imperium

(the method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button)

imperium

(restraint or ability to contain one's movements or emotions, or self-control)

imperium

(a security mechanism, policy, or procedure that can counter system attack, reduce risks, and resolve vulnerabilities; a safeguard or countermeasure)

imperium

(graphical user interface: an interface element that a computer user interacts with, such as a window or a text box)

potestas

(influence or authority over something)

imperō

(to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of)

moderō

(to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of)

teneō

(to exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of)

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.