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authority

noun

ɔːˈθɒrəti

Meaning

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

Regional authority was emphasized.

The teacher has the authority to discipline students.

in authority

control, power, command, jurisdiction, dominion, influence

Entry 1

control, power, command, jurisdiction, dominion

Entry 2

power, control, command, influence, jurisdiction

weakness, inability, powerlessness, submission, subordination

Entry 1

weakness, inability, powerlessness, submission, subordination

Entry 2

powerlessness, subordination

legal authority, central authority, authority figure, in authority

A root vegetable with sweet flesh, typically orange or purple in color

A person who writes books, articles, or other literary works.

a female child in relation to her parents

The traditional beliefs, customs, stories, songs, and practices of a community, passed down through...

a narrow boat pointed at both ends and moved with a paddle

a sovereign ruler, especially a king or queen