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might

1 might /ˈmaɪt/ verb
1 might
/ˈmaɪt/
verb
Britannica Dictionary definition of MIGHT
[modal verb]
used to say that something is possible
used to say that one thing is true but something else is also true
used to talk about a possible condition that does not or did not actually exist
formal used as the past tense of may
used in speech to ask a question or make a request in a polite way
used to make a polite suggestion
used to politely say something about someone or something
used to say that you are annoyed by something that was or was not done
used to indicate what is or was expected
used in speech when asking a question about someone or something that surprises or annoys you
2 might /ˈmaɪt/ noun
2 might
/ˈmaɪt/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of MIGHT
[noncount]
: power to do something : force or strength

might makes right

or might is right
used to say that people who have power are able to do what they want because no one can stop them