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

Russia’s deepening links with North Korea and China are destabilizing an already shaky regional balance of power.

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The Republican Party holds the House by such a slim margin that any changes to state maps could have an effect on the balance of power in Washington.

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He said the new legislation would change "the balance of power in Britain" to ensure the state could "never hide from the people it is supposed to serve".

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As federal operations continue, tensions between local and federal authorities escalate, raising questions about the balance of power and the limits of presidential authority in domestic affairs.

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This landmark legislation will permanently change the balance of power, giving true control to those with skin in game.

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