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VocabJLPT N2

use

NounSuru VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. use
2. exercise (of one's right, authority, power, etc.)

Means to exercise or make use of a right, authority, or power. It is most often seen in formal, legal, or political contexts, such as exercising voting rights or authority.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Directors must exercise their authority under the duty of care.

Sentence 2

Seriously, I just exercised my rights and suddenly I'm the bad guy?!

Sentence 3

Oh come on, you used your admin privileges to delete it again!?

Sentence 4

Who exactly exercised that kind of authority?

Sentence 5

Without transparency, exercising authority starts to look a lot like abuse of power.