balance of power

noun phrase

: an equilibrium of power sufficient to discourage or prevent one nation or party from imposing its will on or interfering with the interests of another

Examples of balance of power in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Whether the tanker is allowed to dock, turned away or intercepted at sea could shape not only Cuba’s immediate energy outlook, but also the broader balance of power playing out across the region. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026

The plutocrat puppets like Bannon and the felonious Trumps will destroy the courts, justice system and balance of power. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 23 Feb. 2026

The three leaders’ decisions and balance of power will impact millions and shape global politics for decades to come. —Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026

In advance of the 2024 election, right-wing activists also forced out a moderate conservative on the Georgia State Election Board, tilting its balance of power. —Doug Bock Clark, ProPublica, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1679, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for balance of power

• airpower
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