ἀρχή

beginning, origin; a foundation; source; the beginning; the first; of old; anew, afresh; original; principal sum; first; to begin with, at first; at all; first principle, element; practical principle; principles; end, corner; origin; branch; sum, total; vital organs; first place; power, sovereignty; power over; method of government; empire, realm; magistracy, office; an office; term of office