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bully pulpit

Syllabification: (bul·ly pul·pit)

Definition of bully pulpit

noun

[in singular]

a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue:he could use the presidency as a bully pulpit to bring out the best in civic life