No. 1,711 in Russian
власть
Power; authority.
In a sentence
Правительство имеет власть принимать законы.
The government has the power to enact laws.
Here, 'власть' (power) refers to the authority or legal capacity to perform actions, specifically in the context of governance.
У этого человека огромная власть над другими.
This person has enormous influence over others.
In this sentence, 'власть' denotes influence or control over others, reflecting social or personal dominance.
Власть должна служить народу.
Power should serve the people.
Here, 'власть' conveys the concept of institutional or systemic power, emphasizing its function and responsibility.
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