king·mak·er

[king-mey-ker]
noun
a person who has great power and influence in the choice of a ruler, candidate for public office, business leader, or the like.

Origin:
1590–1600; king + maker

king·mak·ing, noun, adjective
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kingmaker (ˈkɪŋˌmeɪkə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
a person who has control over appointments to positions of authority

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Example sentences
Luce tried, with little success, to play kingmaker in presidential politics.
She might not be a kingmaker but she carries a lot of influence.
Rather than being squashed between left and right he can still be kingmaker.
Even more importantly, he has become the political kingmaker.
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