Power struggle

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Situation where multiple people seek dominance

A power struggle is situation where two or more people or groups fight to gain dominance over each other. The term is most commonly used in a political context, when parties contend for power or leadership positions, wherein the winner seems unclear.^[1]^[2]^[3]

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^ "Definition of POWER STRUGGLE". www.merriam-webster.com. 2026-06-02. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
^ "power struggle". dictionary.cambridge.org. 2026-06-03. Retrieved 2026-06-08.
^ Black, Earl; Black, Merle (2007). Divided America: The Ferocious Power Struggle in American Politics. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-0-7432-6206-4.

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[1] "Definition of POWER STRUGGLE". www.merriam-webster.com. 2026-06-02. Retrieved 2026-06-08.

[2] "power struggle". dictionary.cambridge.org. 2026-06-03. Retrieved 2026-06-08.

[3] Black, Earl; Black, Merle (2007). Divided America: The Ferocious Power Struggle in American Politics. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-0-7432-6206-4.

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