Learn English – a single word for using something in a good way

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So, basically what I want is a word for using power in good way. Like opposite for 'abusing power'. Is there a word for that?

I wanted a good word for this sentence – 'The abuse or __ of power results in a collapsing or stable government, respectively'. I considered options like judicious. But nothing seems to properly convey the message. The concept of 'using something productively' seems very fundamental and I thought a fitting word for that would definitely be present.

Best Answer

The verb utilize according to Oxford Living Dictionary means

Make practical and effective use of

If we can take “practical and effective as equating to “in a good way,” this might be as close as you get.