The spiritual realm of evil or infernal powers; the rule of such powers. Frequently in the kingdom of darkness, the devil's kingdom, etc.

Government or rule by demons; a ruling body of demons. In later use chiefly in extended use referring to cruel or wicked political regimes (cf. demon…

Government or rule by a devil or devils; a ruling body of devils. Also in extended use with reference to a cruel or wicked political regime.

Government or rule by the Devil or devils; a state or society governed by the Devil. Also in humorous or ironic use. Cf. demonocracy, n., diabolarchy…