political (adjective, po-lit-i-cal, \ pəˈlɪtɪkəl \) control (noun, con-trol, \ kənˈtroʊl \)
Definition: is a control mechanism that exists due to the power possessed by influential political individuals that hold a position of authority in a country’s government. Such a mechanism allows an individual or a group of individuals to a) permit or forbid membership in a formal group or organization, b) appoint a person to an office position, and c) grant other privileges depending on the request presented by an individual. This concept is closely tied to political forces.
In a Sentence:
- Erica has used her political control to prevent Phillip from ever joining the Honest Pathway group. This act was a result of their rivalry that began way back in business school.
- Henry Jefferson used his political control to assign his former business partner to an office position in his governmental agency. Henry firmly believes that if he wants to make his country a better place, he needs to be surrounded by trustworthy people.
Synonyms and related words: social control, capacity control, political forces, stock control, clan control
