the effect or influence of one person, thing, or action, on another

The answer is: Power

Explanation:

This is what it is, when you have the power, control etc... over something, for instance, the government towars the nation, they are able to control us, influence in our decisions and even in our way of thinking. This is the best example, however, there are people with a lot of money as well, that have the power to influence on others. Companies have the power to influence and effect its employees, etc...

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honestly you should not write it the word placement is not right and this does not sound right so i think you should write it this way. the life lessons i refused to learn, taught me the hard way this sounds way better you should try it! hope this is very !