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
- noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
- noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
- noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.
dominion — full definition
- noun Supreme power or authority over a territory or group of people.
- noun A territory or country governed by a particular ruler or authority.