Definitions
of authority
1. [n] - (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others 2. [n] - an expert whose views are taken as definitive 3. [n] - an authoritative written work 4. [n] - the power or right to give orders or make decisions 5. [n] - official permission or approval
Quotes
- Example use of the word authority1. authority for the program was renewed several times 2. he has the authority to issue warrants 3. deputies are given authorization to make arrests 4. this book is the final authority on the life of Milton 5. he is an authority on corporate law 6. the authorities have issued a curfew
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