GREEK

ἐξουσία G1849

exousía

Definition

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

Derivation

from G1832 (ἔξεστι) (in the sense of ability);

King James Version Usage

authority, jurisdiction, liberty, power, right, strength