Exercise of power
Example: The exercise of power by the monarchy shaped the country's history.
Definition
"Exercise of power" refers to the act or process by which authority or control is actively used or implemented by an individual or group, especially in political or historical contexts, to influence, govern, or direct others' actions or decisions.
Translations
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ejercicio del poder -
uitoefening van macht -
exercici del poder -
exercice du pouvoir -
Machtausübung
Etymology
The phrase "exercise of power" combines "exercise," from Latin 'exercitium,' meaning practice or training, and "power," from Latin 'potere,' meaning ability or capacity. Together, it reflects the concept of actively applying one's ability to control or influence, a notion that has been central to governance and authority throughout history.
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"Exercise of power" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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