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A quick definition of relative power:

Relative power refers to the ability to control or influence others in comparison to someone else's ability to do the same. It can also refer to the legal right or authorization to act or not act, which can change legal relationships. Power can be given to someone through a document, and it can also refer to physical strength or moral and intellectual force. It can also refer to a nation's influence in the world or a military unit.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Relative power refers to the ability of one person or group to control or influence another person or group. It can also refer to the legal right or authorization to act or not act, which can alter legal relationships.

Examples: An employer has relative power over their employees, as they have the ability to control their work and influence their actions. In politics, a country with a strong military and economy has relative power over other countries. In a legal context, a power of attorney grants someone the legal right to act on behalf of another person, giving them relative power over their legal affairs.

Explanation: Relative power is a concept that can be applied in various contexts, but it generally refers to the ability to control or influence others. The examples illustrate how different individuals or groups can have relative power over others, whether it be in a workplace, political, or legal setting. Understanding relative power is important in analyzing power dynamics and relationships between individuals or groups.

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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
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Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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