n. [ LL. potentatus, fr. potentare to exercise power: cf. F. potentat. See Potent, a. ] One who is potent; one who possesses great power or sway; a prince, sovereign, or monarch. [ 1913 Webster ]
The blessed and only potentate. 1 Tim. vi. 15. [ 1913 Webster ]
Cherub and seraph, potentates and thrones. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]