supreme power
Example Sentences
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He pointed to a passage that teaches that supreme power resides with Christ and not with any man.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
In a republic, the noun, supreme power is held by the people and their elected representatives, constrained by law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
The law, that 1882 opinion stated, “is the only supreme power in our system of government.”
From Seattle Times • Feb. 9, 2024
Sultan Hassanal holds supreme power in the oil-rich nation.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2019
Caesar and Pompey The conflict between Julius Caesar and Pompey had been going on for more than a year as the two generals fought for supreme power over the Roman Republic.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
