Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ultimate power
noun
/ˈʌltəˌmɪt ˈpaʊər/
Definition
The greatest or highest level of authority or control that can be achieved.
Examples
- The ultimate power in the organization lies with the board of directors.
- In many democratic systems, ultimate power rests with the electorate.
- She believed that knowledge was the ultimate power to influence people.
Meaning
Ultimate power refers to the supreme or absolute authority in a given context, often implying that there is no higher authority to whom one must answer.
Synonyms
- Supreme authority
- Absolute power
- Final authority
- Primacy
- Sovereignty
