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Noun Concept
Categories: Baruch Spinoza, Bullying, Michel Foucault, History of ideas, Sociological terminology
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power  powerfulness  political power  bases of power  counter-power
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sociology
politics
political
social
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In social science and politics, power is the social production of an effect that determines the capacities, actions, beliefs, or conduct of actors. Wikipedia
The ability to influence people or events Wikipedia Disambiguation
The ability to influence or control the behavior of people Wikipedia Disambiguation
Ability to influence the behavior of others Wikidata
The might, ability or authority of governments, citizens groups and other interested parties in enacting change or in influencing or controlling the outcome of governmental or public policies affecting a nation, region or municipality. OmegaWiki
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His powerfulness was concealed by a gentle facade WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The deterrent power of nuclear weapons WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
The power of his love saved her WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet