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권력 meaning and pronunciation

gwonryeok · power

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 37314
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 궐력, 궐려기, 궐력또, 궐령만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
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    남을 복종시키거나 지배하는 데에 쓸 수 있는, 사회적인 권리와 힘.

    English: power — Social authority and power used to control others or make a person obey.

    Examples

    • 절대 권력.
    • 왕의 권력.
    • 권력 강화.
    • 권력 구조.
    • 권력 남용.
    • 권력 누수.
Origin
權力
Categories
정치와 행정 > 정치 및 행정 행위

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