Seat of Power
/ˈsiːt əv ˈpaʊər/
Definitions
- (n.) The location or entity from which legal or political authority is exercised.
The capital city is considered the main seat of power in the nation.
- (n.) A position or office that holds sovereign or governing authority within a legal or governmental framework.
The presidency is often regarded as the highest seat of power in the state.
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- seat of power
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Commentary
Used to denote the locus where legal or political control is centered; commonly invoked in constitutional and administrative law contexts.
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