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balance of power

noun

  1. a distribution and opposition of forces among nations such that no single nation is strong enough to assert its will or dominate all the others.


balance of power

noun

  1. the distribution of power among countries so that no one nation can seriously threaten the fundamental interests of another
  2. any similar distribution of power or influence
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

balance of power

  1. A state of peace that results when rival nations are equally powerful and therefore have no good reason to wage war.
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Word History and Origins

Origin of balance of power1

First recorded in 1570–80
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Example Sentences

If Republicans bow to his demand to recess the Senate so that he can install appointees without confirmation, it would rewrite the balance of power established by the founders more than two centuries ago.

From Salon

The shifting balance of power between these aesthetic worldviews encapsulates the story of what happened when Japan was pried open to Western influences.

Both parties are also vying for control of the House, although the balance of power there will not be known for several days.

From BBC

See how the latest national vote counts for the President, Senate, Congress and Governors races change the balance of power.

The “balance of power”—who controls the House and Senate—and all congressional and gubernatorial races are also included.

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