State power
Example: The state power was challenged during the revolution last century.
Definition
"State power" refers to the authority and control exercised by a government or political organization over its territory and population, including the ability to enforce laws, maintain order, and influence social and economic activities.
Translations
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poder estatal -
staatsmacht -
poder estatal -
le pouvoir de l'État -
Staatsgewalt
Etymology
The phrase "state power" combines 'state,' derived from the Latin 'status,' meaning condition or position, with 'power,' from Latin 'potere,' meaning ability or capacity. Together, they describe the governing force or authority held by a political entity. Did you know that the concept of state power has been central to political theory since ancient times, evolving alongside the development of organized societies?
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"State power" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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