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Napoleonic

/nəˌpoʊliˈɒnɪk/ adjective C2
  1. Of or pertaining to Napoleon Bonaparte. · Napoleonic Wars
  2. Suffering from Napoleon complex.
  3. Having to do with the Napoleonic Wars.
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Tell him for me that I have quite made up my mind, and that it is certain that a dangerous homicidal lunatic, with Napoleonic delusions, was in his house last night.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 79 · C1
If ever I permit you to chronicle any more of my little problems, Watson, I foresee that you will enliven your pages by an account of the singular adventure of the Napoleonic busts.”
The Return of Sherlock Holmes, p. 91 · C1
It was not over the downfall of the man, but over the defeat of the Napoleonic idea, that they rejoiced, and in this they foresaw for themselves the bright and cheering prospect of a revivified political existence.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 42 · C1

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