Power
Definition
Power refers to the ability or capacity of an individual, group, or institution to influence others' behavior, decisions, or outcomes.
Analogy
Imagine power as a superhero's superpower. Just like how superheroes possess extraordinary abilities that enable them to have a significant impact on the world around them, power empowers individuals or institutions to shape events and exert control.
Related terms
Authority: Legitimate power granted by law or consent that allows individuals or institutions to make decisions and enforce compliance.
Influence: The capacity to affect someone's thoughts, actions, attitudes through persuasion rather than direct coercion.
Hierarchy: A system where individuals or groups are ranked according to their levels of authority and power within an organization or society.
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