suasiveness

noun

Definition of suasivenessnext
as in effectiveness
the capacity to persuade there's a certain suasiveness in her imposing looks and demeanor that gives her an advantage as a trial lawyer

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  1. authority
  2. strength
  3. validity
Noun
  • In 2024, federal authorities said Kante violated the terms of his supervised release.
    Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Finnigan was handed a six-year sentence with an extended three-year license period, authorities confirmed.
    Becca Longmire, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of authority
Noun
  • Over the past few years, the strength of the U.S. economy and the job market have surprised almost everyone.
    PAUL WISEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Feelings of despair and hopelessness prevail but there is also a vast amount of strength and a want to do something to help.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of strength
Noun
  • The first postponement occurred because Baldwin contested the validity of the debt.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Both Pettersson and Miller have denied that there is any validity to these rumors whatsoever, but even so, the effects of the negativity surrounding the Canucks has taken its toll.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of validity
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suasion

suasiveness

suave

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