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Definition

In the act or process of assuming control, authority, control or leadership.

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See Also

  • power
  • in power
  • out of power
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Related Idioms

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An attempt to gain authority in an oppressive or unscrupulous way.

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by virtue of

(originally) By the authority or power of; (now) because of; on the gr…
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