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1 power politics
power politics npl ( using military force) politique f de la force armée ; ( using coercion) politique f d'intimidation. -
2 power politics
plural noun ( using military force) politique f de la force armée; ( using coercion) politique f d'intimidation
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Power (philosophy) — Powerful redirects here. For other uses, see Power (disambiguation). Power is a measurement of an entity s ability to control its environment, including the behavior of other entities. The term authority is often used for power perceived as… … Wikipedia
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coercion — [kō ʉr′shən, kō ʉr′zhən] n. [L coercio] 1. the act or power of coercing 2. government by force … English World dictionary
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Coercion — For other uses, see Coercion (disambiguation). Coercion (pronounced /koʊˈɜrʃən/) is the practice of forcing another party to behave in an involuntary manner (whether through action or inaction) by use of threats or intimidation or some other … Wikipedia
power — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Ability to act Nouns 1. power, potence, potency, potentiality; puissance, might, force, energy, vigor; dint; right hand or arm; ascendancy, sway, control; prepotency; almightiness, omnipotence, authority … English dictionary for students
coercion — coercionary, adj. coercionist, n. /koh err sheuhn/, n. 1. the act of coercing; use of force or intimidation to obtain compliance. 2. force or the power to use force in gaining compliance, as by a government or police force. [1515 25; < ML… … Universalium
power politics — 1. political action characterized by the exercise or pursuit of power as a means of coercion. 2. international diplomacy based on the use or threatened use of military or economic power. [1935 40] * * * … Universalium
power politics — pow′er pol′itics n. (used with a sing. or pl. v.) gov international politics characterized by the use or threatened use of military or economic power as a means of coercion • Etymology: 1935–40 … From formal English to slang
coercion — noun Date: 15th century the act, process, or power of coercing … New Collegiate Dictionary