wield authority

Examples (10)

• The new manager quickly learned to wield her authority effectively.
• A good leader knows when to wield authority and when to delegate.
• The council decided to wield its authority to prevent further development.
• He was accused of trying to wield too much authority in the department.
• It takes wisdom to wield significant authority without becoming autocratic.
• The committee has been granted the power to wield considerable authority.
• Historically, monarchs would wield absolute authority over their kingdoms.
• Even a junior supervisor must sometimes wield authority to maintain order.
• The organization sought to wield its moral authority to influence public opinion.
• Those who wield authority have a responsibility to use it wisely.