balance of power

noun

1. a distribution and opposition of forces among nations such that no single nation is strong enough to assert its will or dominate all the others.

balance of power

noun

1. the distribution of power among countries so that no one nation can seriously threaten the fundamental interests of another

2. any similar distribution of power or influence

balance of power

1. A state of peace that results when rival nations are equally powerful and therefore have no good reason to wage war.

Word History and Origins

Origin of balance of power¹

First recorded in 1570–80

Example Sentences

“But given where we are and the fact that the balance of power is absolutely not in our favor—yes, I would sign a bad peace to stop the war.”

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“Traditional diplomacy would counsel improving relations with either Iraq or Iran so that at least one of them can form part of the balance of power in the region.”

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How would an F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia alter the balance of power in the Middle East?

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The Constitution explicitly grants power to the legislative and judicial branches too, which we all learned in elementary school is called the balance of power.

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"It indicates that the balance of power is tilted in favour, heavily tilted in favour, of the establishment."

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