Influence
/ˈɪnfluəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The capacity to have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
The lawyer’s argument had a strong influence on the jury’s decision.
- (v.) To have an effect on the character, development, or behavior of someone or something.
The judge’s ruling influenced the outcome of the case.
Forms
- influences
- influenced
- influencing
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguish between 'influence' as a noun (the power itself) and as a verb (the act of exerting that power).
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