Word of the Day - Bully Pulpit

[debodun]

Bully Pulpit (noun) - a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.

Abuse of the bully pulpit makes a leader just a plain bully.

 

[Mizmo]

The new teacher was using his Bully Pulpit as a means to scare the pupils into submission.