idiom

Power Tends to Corrupt, Absolute Power Corrupts Absolutely

POW-er kuh-RUPTS

/ˈpaʊər kəˈrʌpts/

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powercorrupts

Dictionary meaning

Those who gain power tend to misuse it; unchecked power leads to tyranny

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