Powerful
/ˈpaʊərfəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Having great power or strength, especially to influence or control.
The government held powerful sway over economic policy.
- (adj.) Highly effective or persuasive in a legal argument or document.
The attorney presented a powerful case before the court.
Forms
- powerfully
- powerfulness
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Commentary
In legal drafting, "powerful" often conveys the strength of authority or persuasiveness but should be supported by precise terms describing the source or extent of power.
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