Control
/kənˈtroʊl/
Definitions
- (n.) The power to influence or direct behavior or the course of events.
The board has ultimate control over company decisions.
- (v.) To have power over; determine the behavior or supervise the functioning of.
The manager controls the project's budget.
Forms
- controls
- controlled
- controlling
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'control' often implies the ability to govern or regulate actions, rights, or property, and precise usage is crucial to delineate scope of authority.
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