Distinguish power from authority

What will be an ideal response?


Power is the ability to compel other individuals to do things that they would not choose to do of their own accord, while authority is the ability to cause others to act based on characteristics such as honor, status, knowledge, ability, respect, or the holding of formal public office.

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