Antipower

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Freedom from domination by political power. countable, uncountable

    "Withholding knowledge in a situation where it could be useful can be considered antipower. The sharing of knowledge only increases its power."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Opposing political power.

    "Despite the antipower outlook that pervaded American culture, Presidents, beginning with Washington, felt that their conscience, tempered by the advice of their associates, must be their main guide."

Example

More examples

"Despite the antipower outlook that pervaded American culture, Presidents, beginning with Washington, felt that their conscience, tempered by the advice of their associates, must be their main guide."

Etymology

From anti- + power.

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