Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.
A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
Persons, regarded collectively, who occupy official positions of power; police or law enforcement.
Official permission; authorisation to act in some capacity on behalf of a ruling entity.
A government-owned agency that runs a revenue-generating activity for public benefit.
Status as a trustworthy source of information, reputation for mastery or expertise; or claim to such status or reputation.
The exercise of power in ruling; sovereignty; authority; government.
Control by means of superior ability, influence, position, or resources; prevailing force.
Synonym of cover
A fetish characterized by control/power over and discipline of one's sexual partner.
A dominion; an angel from a high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.