Eminence Grise
/ˈɛmɪnəns ˈɡriːz/
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- (n.) A powerful advisor or decision-maker who operates secretly or behind the scenes, influencing official policy or decisions.
The CEO's eminence grise shaped company strategy without holding a formal title.
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Often used to describe unofficial influencers in legal or political contexts; clarity about formal authority is important when drafting to distinguish from official decision-makers.
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