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   authority

   /ɔːˈθɒrɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience: "he had absolute authority over his subordinates" Similar powerjurisdictioncommandcontrolmasterychargedominancedominionrulesovereigntyascendancysupremacydominationinfluenceswaythe upper handleverageholdgripinformal:cloutpullmuscleteethdrag
   • ▪ the right to act in a specified way, delegated from one person or organization to another: "military forces have the legal authority to arrest drug traffickers" Similar authorizationrightpowermandateprerogativelicencecarte blanchehistorical:droit
   • ▪ official permission; sanction: "the money was spent without parliamentary authority" Similar authorizationpermissionconsentleavesanctionlicencedispensationassentacquiescenceagreementapprovalseal of approvalapprobationendorsementimprimaturclearanceinformal:the go-aheadthe thumbs upthe OKthe green lightsay-sorare:permit
   • 2. a person or organization having political or administrative power and control: "health authorities issued a worldwide alert" Similar officialsofficialdomthe people in chargethe governmentthe administrationthe establishmentthe bureaucracythe systemthe policeinformal:the powers that bethe (men in) suitsBig Brother
   • 3. the power to influence others, especially because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something: "he has the natural authority of one who is used to being obeyed" Similar powerjurisdictioncommandcontrolmasterychargedominancedominionrulesovereigntyascendancysupremacydominationinfluenceswaythe upper handleverageholdgripinformal:cloutpullmuscleteethdrag
   • ▪ the confidence resulting from personal expertise: "he hit the ball with authority"
   • ▪ a person with extensive or specialized knowledge about a subject; an expert: "he was an authority on the stock market" Similar influenceswaycontrolleveragepowercommandweightreputationstandingkudosstatusstatureprestigegravitasimageesteemsupremacysuperiorityeminencerankpositionstationcredibilityplausibilityintegrityacceptancetrustfaithconfidenceinformal:cloutpulldrag
   • ▪ a book or other source able to supply reliable information or evidence: "the court cited a series of authorities supporting their decision" Similar sourcereferencepiece of documentationcitationquotationquoteexcerptpassage

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French autorite, from Latin auctoritas, from auctor ‘originator, promoter’ (see author).

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAUTHORITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AUTHORITY definition: 1. the moral or legal right or ability to control: 2. a group of people with official…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of AUTHORITY is power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior. How to use authority in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Authority.

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   Authority definition: the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine.. See examples of AUTHORITY used in a sentence.

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   AUTHORITY meaning: 1. the moral or legal right or ability to control: 2. a group of people with official…. Learn more.

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   If you have the authority to do something, you have the right or power to do it. You are the big cheese. Or, if you know more about a topic than most, you are an authority on that topic. Giving someone authority grants them the power to make important decisions or have accepted opinions.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAUTHORITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. influence is a personal and unofficial ...

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › authorityauthority noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of authority noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.