Strong's Greek Dictionary: 831. authenteo (ow-then-teh'-o)

Strong's Greek: 831. authenteo (ow-then-teh'-o)

831. authenteo (ow-then-teh'-o)

govern, exercise authority

From a compound of autos and an obsolete hentes (a worker); to act of oneself, i.e. (figuratively) dominate -- usurp authority over.

see GREEK autos