overmacht

Definitions of overmacht
  1. noun
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
    synonyms: autoriteit, bevoegdheid, dominantie, gezag, overheersing, zeggenschap
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    types:
    blancovolmacht, carte blanche
    complete freedom or authority to act
  2. noun
    power to dominate or defeat
    synonyms: force majeure, hegemonie, meesterschap
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    type of:
    force majeure, gebied, heerschappij, machtsoverwicht
    the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
  3. noun
    the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
    synonyms: force majeure, gebied, heerschappij, machtsoverwicht
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    ascendant, ascendent, ascendenten
    position or state of being dominant or in control
    force majeure, hegemonie, meesterschap
    power to dominate or defeat
    absolutisme, alleenheerschappij, alleenrecht, alleenverkoop, autocratie, monocratie, monopolie
    exclusive control or possession of something
    soevereiniteit
    royal authority; the dominion of a monarch
    type of:
    gesteldheid, hoedanigheid, staat, standing, status, voorwaarde
    a state at a particular time
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