sleeping power

noun — 2 senses

sleeping power

noun

Etymology From sleeping (“dormant”) + power.

Government, Law, Politics In plural A power which is unused, or which has not been exercised for a long time; especially one which is extensive, but little-known.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see sleeping, power.

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