Influence - Definition - Law Dictionary Home Dictionary Definition influence

influence

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1 a : the act or power of producing an effect without any apparent exertion of force or direct exercise of command
b : corrupt interference with authority for personal gain
2 : the power or capacity of causing an effect in indirect or intangible ways
3 : one that exerts influence
in·flu·enc·er n


under the influence
: affected by alcohol or another intoxicant [was arrested for driving under the influence]