All 3 Uses of
wield
in
War and Peace
- How long shall they wield unlawful power?†
Chpt 9 *
- If the source of power lies neither in the physical nor in the moral qualities of him who possesses it, it must evidently be looked for elsewhere—in the relation to the people of the man who wields the power.†
Chpt 15
- Morally the wielder of power appears to cause the event; physically it is those who submit to the power.†
Chpt 15
Definition:
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(wield) to have or useThe exact meaning of wield can depend upon its context. For example:
- "to wield an ax" -- to have it in hand
- "to wield power or influence" -- to have or exercise power or influence