Wield, as authority Crossword Clue

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(verb)
1. have and exercise
2. put to use

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

WIELD (verb)
1. have and exercise
2. handle effectively
AUTHORITY (noun)
1. official permission or approval
2. an administrative unit of government

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