Power to influence or guide (7)

I believe the answer is:

control

(Other definitions for control that I've seen before include "Regulating device" , "Corn lot (anag.)" , "Mastery" , "Handle, operate" , "Manage command post" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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