State power
Example: The state power increased significantly after the revolution.
Definition
"State power" refers to the authority and capacity of a government or political entity to enforce laws, regulate society, and implement policies within its territory. It represents the organized control a state holds over its population and resources, often exercised through institutions and officials.
Etymology
The term "state power" combines 'state,' originating from the Latin 'status,' meaning condition or position, with 'power,' from the Latin 'potere,' meaning to be able. The phrase reflects the concept of a governing body's ability to maintain order and authority, evolving through political theory and history.
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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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