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valta — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • authority noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
  • dominion noun Supreme power or authority over a territory or group of people.
  • force noun Strength or power exerted to move, influence, or affect something.
  • main adj Most important; primary or chief.
  • potency noun The strength or power of something, such as a drug or an argument.
  • power noun The ability to do something, or to control and influence people or events.
  • reign noun The period of time during which a monarch rules.
  • rule noun An official regulation or guideline that governs behaviour or a process.
  • sway verb To move slowly and rhythmically from side to side.
  • virtue noun Moral goodness or excellence of character.

Senses

valta is used for these senses in English:

  • authority (uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
  • dominion Power or the use of power; sovereignty over something; stewardship, supremacy.
  • force Ability to influence; strength or energy of body or mind; active power; vigour; might; capacity of exercising an influence or producing an effect.
  • force (countable) A group organized for the goal of attacking, controling, or constraining, especially one with a set command structure (in particular, a military or police group).
  • main Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
  • potency Power, authority.
  • power The ability or authority to control, govern, command, coerce, etc., such as in a legal, political or business sphere.
  • reign The exercise of sovereign power.

authority — full definition

  1. noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
  2. noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
  3. noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.

dominion — full definition

  1. noun Supreme power or authority over a territory or group of people.
  2. noun A territory or country governed by a particular ruler or authority.

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