G1849

ἐξουσία

exousía

/ex-oo-see'-ah/

Definition

privilege, i.e. (subjectively) force, capacity, competency, freedom, or (objectively) mastery (concretely, magistrate, superhuman, potentate, token of control), delegated influence

Derivation

from G1832 (in the sense of ability);

KJV usage

authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength.