social power

noun

The ability of an actor to change the incentive structures of other actors in order to bring about an outcome.

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Meanings

nounsocial power (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesThe ability of an actor to change the incentive structures of other actors in order to bring about an outcome.
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