This is the 402nd most frequent Urdu word.
اقتدار
Authority or power.
Here, 'اقتدار' (authority) indicates the dominion or rule established by the king over his realm.
بادشاہ نے مضبوط اقتدار قائم کیا۔
The king established strong authority.
In this context, 'اقتدار' (power) signifies the influence or control that can affect one's behavior or morality when excessively indulged.
اقتدار کا نشہ انسان کو اندھا کر دیتا ہے۔
The intoxication of power blinds a person.
In this sentence, 'اقتدار' (power) is being referred to as the authority or control that governs decisions and administration, emphasizing the democratic principle of people owning governance.