Empery (foaled 1973 in Kentucky) was an American-bred, French-trained racehorse best known for winning the 1976 Epsom Derby. In a racing career which lasted from September 1975 until July 1976 he ran eight times and won two races. Empery showed some good form in France to be placed third in the Prix Lupin but appeared to be some way below the best... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Empery
Em'per·y noun [ Latin imperium , influenced by Old French emperie , empire . See Empire .] Empire; sovereignty; dominion. [ Archaic] Shak. « Struggling for my woman's empery .» Mrs. Browning. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/E/30