1. The system of authority and influence in an organization, society, or community that determines who makes decisions and how power is distributed
The company's power structure was dominated by the board of directors.
A estrutura de poder da empresa era dominada pelo conselho de administração.
2. The hierarchical arrangement of positions and relationships that control resources and decision-making
Understanding the power structure is essential to navigating office politics.
Entender a estrutura de poder é essencial para navegar a política do escritório.
3. The network of individuals and institutions that hold social, political, or economic influence
The protest was aimed at challenging the existing power structure.
O protesto visava desafiar a estrutura de poder existente.