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What is another word for having authority over?

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Verb

(of a meeting or seminar) Present participle for to manage or preside over

assuming command over

calling the shots of

having charge of

having control of

holding sway over

taking charge of

being responsible for

taking the chair of

calling the shots

being in the saddle

running the show

calling the tune

leading the way

holding dominion over

exercising control over

assuming command of

prevailing over

taking the chair

taking the reins of

exercising power

having authority

exercising authority over

being in charge

having a hold over

pushing buttons

holding purse strings

being in the driving seat

holding the reins

wearing the trousers

calling the signals

having someone eating out of one's hand

pulling the strings

holding the purse strings

having someone in the palm of one's hand

ruling the roost

having something in the palm of one's hand

having someone in one's hip pocket

calling the shots in

taking the helm

calling the tune in

sitting on top of

having control over

taking the reins

pulling the wires

keeping an eye on

assuming command

occupying throne

exercising authority

holding dominion

controlling the affairs of

monopolizing^US

wearing the crown

serving the people

pointing in the right direction

putting on the right track

laying down the law

monopolising^UK

maintaining order

cracked the whip

having power over

keeping one's eye on

keeping tabs on

dealing with efficiently

taking control of

having command over

having the upper hand over

having a handle on

showing the way

putting together

having the bright idea of

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“In First Nations settings, a confederacy council spanning several communities may be recognized as having authority over its members' traditional knowledge.”

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