A.bearing of a staff or sceptre as the badge of command, hence military command, esp. of the Persians, “ἐπὶ σκηπτουχίᾳ ταχθείς” A.Pers.297; technically, rank or province of a Persian σκηπτοῦχος (v. sq. 2), Str.11.2.18.
2. generally, command, power, Lyc.111.