A.to be leader or ruler of, “εἴτε χοροῦ εἴτε οἴκου εἴτε πόλεως εἴτε στρατεύματος” X.Mem.3.4.6, cf. Hier.11.5, 7; [θυσίας] IG42(1).73.34 (Epid., iii B.C., prob.): abs., exercise authority, X.HG3.3.6, Vect.5.6; “ἐν ταῖς πόλεσιν” Id.Mem.2.8.4.
II. π. ὅπως . . to have authority for providing that . . , provide or take care that . . , Id.An. 5.6.21, Cyr.1.2.5: with gen. added, π. ἀνθρώπων ὅπως ἕξουσιν . . ib. 1.6.7; cf. sq.
IV. to be guardian of, regent for, “τῶν βασιλέων” App.Syr.52.