In the act or process of assuming control, authority, control or leadership.
king of all one surveys
Possessing governing authority over a range of territory; having decis…
hold the purse strings
To be in control of spending; to have financial power and responsibili…
power of the pencil
The authority to charge a punter's gambling or other bills to the casi…
power behind the throne
Someone who appears to be without special status, but who has great co…
power grab
An attempt to gain authority in an oppressive or unscrupulous way.
by virtue of
(originally) By the authority or power of; (now) because of; on the gr…