figurative. To force (prerogative, power, etc.) beyond its legitimate extent or scope.
| 单词 | θ165674 |
| 释义 | society > authority > power > make powerful [verb (transitive)] > force (power) beyond its legitimate scope (1) strain1605 figurative. To force (prerogative, power, etc.) beyond its legitimate extent or scope. |
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