This is the 1711th most frequent Russian word.
власть
Power; authority.
Here, 'власть' (power) refers to the authority or legal capacity to perform actions, specifically in the context of governance.
Правительство имеет власть принимать законы.
The government has the power to enact laws.
In this sentence, 'власть' denotes influence or control over others, reflecting social or personal dominance.
У этого человека огромная власть над другими.
This person has enormous influence over others.
Here, 'власть' conveys the concept of institutional or systemic power, emphasizing its function and responsibility.