powers that be, the

Those in control, the authorities, as in Our plan was vetoed by the powers that be. This expression appeared in William Tyndale's 1526 translation of the Bible (Romans 13:1): "The powers that be are ordained of God."

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Nanette	na-NET	English
Magnus	MAHNG-nus (Swedish), MAG-nəs (English)	Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Late Roman
Nikodim	-	Russian, Macedonian
Albanus	-	Ancient Roman
Cho	cho:	Japanese (Rare)
Kelebek	-	Turkish