Influence (politics)/Definition

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Influence (politics) [r]: Milder form of the exercise of power, usually manifested as persuasion, cooperation or the ability to forestall opposition without threats or bargaining. Distinguished from and sometimes contrasted with power as the ability to overcome opposition or succeed in the face of opposition.