"rest in power" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Modelled on rest in peace. Etymology templates: {{m|en|rest in peace}} rest in peace Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} rest in power
  1. Said to mourn, remember, or celebrate a deceased person, particularly activists and victims of oppression. Translations (blessing or expression of hope): repose en puissance (French), descanse no poder (Portuguese), descanse en poder (Spanish)
    Sense id: en-rest_in_power-en-phrase-odSd2MOt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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