power
the corridors of power: seecorridor.
do someone or something a power of good be very beneficial to someone or something. informal
more power to your elbow! said to encourage someone or express approval of their actions. British
power behind the throne a person who exerts authority or influence without having formal status.
the powers that be the authorities.
☞ This phrase comes from Romans 13:1: 'the powers that be are ordained of God'.