supreme power

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In a republic, the noun, supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, constrained by law.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

With lightning-fast hands, supreme power and ingenious creativity, Buttler played shots all around the wicket, wowing a packed Edgbaston bathed in sunshine.

From BBC • May 25, 2024

The law, that 1882 opinion stated, “is the only supreme power in our system of government.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024

In England, someone’s gonna pour magical oil on a man’s head behind a curtain, giving him supreme power over much of the world.

From Slate • May 6, 2023

Caesar and Pompey The conflict between Julius Caesar and Pompey had been going on for more than a year as the two generals fought for supreme power over the Roman Republic.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby