leverage
n//ˈliːv(ə)ɹɪd͡ʒ//hävstång, hävstångseffekt, inflytande
A force compounded by means of a lever rotating around a pivot.
(finance) The use of borrowed funds with a contractually determined return to increase the ability to invest and earn an expected higher return, but usually at high risk.
(by extension) Any influence which is compounded or used to gain an advantage.