The transfer of power
Example: The transfer of power between governments often causes unrest.
Definition
"The transfer of power" refers to the process by which control, authority, or leadership is passed from one individual, group, or government to another. This can occur through elections, succession, or other formal means and often marks a significant change in governance.
Translations
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la transferencia de poder -
de overdracht van macht -
el traspàs del poder -
le transfert de pouvoir -
die Machtübergabe
Etymology
The phrase "the transfer of power" combines 'transfer,' from Latin 'transferre,' meaning 'to carry across,' and 'power,' from Latin 'potere,' meaning 'to be able.' Together, they describe the act of moving authority from one party to another, a concept central to political and historical transitions.
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"The transfer of power" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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