Influence & Leverage Vocabulary

the power to influence a situation or person

“Their economic leverage gave them negotiating power.”

influence or power, especially in politics or business

“She has enough clout to get things done.”

influence or control over others

“He held sway over the entire organization.”

occupation of a position of dominant power or influence

“The party's ascendancy lasted two decades.”

an exclusive right or privilege

“It is the president's prerogative to grant pardons.”

the authority to carry out a policy, granted by the electorate

“The landslide victory gave her a clear mandate for reform.”

official permission or approval; a penalty for disobedience

“The board sanctioned the new policy unanimously.”

a constitutional right to reject a decision

“The president exercised his veto over the bill.”

a formal authorization or decree

“The changes were implemented by executive fiat.”

an official order or proclamation

“The king's edict banned public gatherings.”

an official order issued by a legal authority

“The court's decree settled the matter.”

an order imposed by someone in power without popular consent

“The reforms were seen as a diktat from Brussels.”