powers that be

English - Turkish

Definition of powers that be in English Turkish dictionary

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the powers that be

baştakiler, başta olanlar; kodamanlar, büyükler

English - English

Definition of powers that be in English English dictionary

The holders of power or the authorities in a given situation, especially as seen as being faceless or unreasonably bureaucratic

It appeared as though the hospital at Barchester would fall into abeyance, unless the powers that be should take some steps towards putting it once more into working order.

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Alternative spelling of powers that be

Turkish pronunciation

pauırz dhıt bi

Pronunciation

/ˈpouərz ᴛʜət bē/ /ˈpaʊɜrz ðət biː/

Etymology

() After the Authorized Version of the Bible, Romans 13:1: "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: The powers that be are ordained of God."