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authority
[uh-thawr-i-tee, uh-thor-]
noun
plural
authoritiesthe power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine.
Synonyms: , , ,a power or right delegated or given; authorization.
Who has the authority to grant permission?
a person or body of persons in whom authority is vested, as a governmental agency.
The housing authority provides rental assistance payments to low-income residents.
The bridges and piers are built and maintained by the Port Authority.
Synonyms: ,Usually authorities persons having the legal power to make and enforce the law; government.
They finally persuaded the authorities that they were not involved in espionage.
an accepted source of information, advice, etc..
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the leading authority on vaccines and immunizations.
a quotation or citation from such a source.
an expert on a subject.
He is an authority on baseball.
persuasive force; cogency.
She spoke with authority.
a statute, court rule, or judicial decision that establishes a rule or principle of law; a ruling.
right to respect or acceptance of one's word, command, thought, etc.; commanding influence.
the authority of a parent;
the authority of a great writer.
mastery in execution or performance, as of a work of art or literature or a piece of music.
a warrant for action; justification.
testimony; witness.
authority
/ ɔːˈθɒɪɪ /
noun
the power or right to control, judge, or prohibit the actions of others
(often plural) a person or group of people having this power, such as a government, police force, etc
a position that commands such a power or right (often in the phrase in authority )
such a power or right delegated, esp from one person to another; authorization
she has his authority
the ability to influence or control others
a man of authority
an expert or an authoritative written work in a particular field
he is an authority on Ming china
evidence or testimony
we have it on his authority that she is dead
confidence resulting from great expertise
the violinist lacked authority in his cadenza
(capital when part of a name) a public board or corporation exercising governmental authority in administering some enterprise
Independent Broadcasting Authority
law
a judicial decision, statute, or rule of law that establishes a principle; precedent
legal permission granted to a person to perform a specified act
Other 51Թ Forms
- antiauthority adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of authority1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of authority1
Example Sentences
Marines from Los Angeles, writing in a letter that the deployment amounts to “an alarming abuse of executive authority.”
While the reason of the crash remains unknown, the country's aviation authority has said it is looking into all possible causes for the accident, also bringing in foreign aviation experts to assist with the inquiry.
With tensions rising, authorities urge all parties to respect safety and rights as protests and celebrations unfold.
Walz said on X that authorities are "monitoring the situation closely" and he has activated a State Emergency Operations Center - used for managing disasters or emergencies.
“The idea that protesters can so quickly cross the line between protected conduct and ‘rebellion against the authority of the Government of the United States’ is untenable and dangerous,” the judge wrote.
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When To Use
The noun authority refers to the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues. When should you use this noun over control or influence? Find out on Thesaurus.com.
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