balance of power

noun phrase

: an equilibrium of power sufficient to discourage or prevent one nation or party from imposing its will on or interfering with the interests of another

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Allies and Broader Implications As the leader of the Shiite Amal movement, closely allied with Hezbollah, Berri's statements underscore the delicate balance of power in the region. —

Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 The Hill: Wisconsin is bracing for a high-stakes state Supreme Court election that will determine its balance of power. —

Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024 But as the war’s dust settles, Israel has wrought fundamental change in the Middle Eastern balance of power. —

Dina Kraft, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 Nov. 2024 As of September, Israel appears to be working to eliminate Hezbollah entirely as well as Hamas, thereby permanently changing its balance of power with Iran. —

Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for balance of power

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First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of balance of power was in 1679

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“Balance of power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balance%20of%20power. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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