Exert (power) (5)
I believe the answer is:
wield
(Other definitions for wield that I've seen before include "Hold and use (a weapon or tool)" , "Use (weapon, authority)" , "exercise" , "Brandish a weapon or exert power" , "Handle - manage" .)
I believe the answer is:
wield
(Other definitions for wield that I've seen before include "Hold and use (a weapon or tool)" , "Use (weapon, authority)" , "exercise" , "Brandish a weapon or exert power" , "Handle - manage" .)