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Authority
01
autorité
the right or power to give orders to people
Exemples
The manager had the authority to approve all major project expenditures.
Le manager avait l'autorité pour approuver toutes les dépenses majeures du projet.
The police officer acted with the full authority granted to him by law.
L'officier de police a agi avec toute l'autorité que la loi lui a accordée.
02
autorités
(usually plural) people with decision-making power over a specific area in a country
Exemples
Local authorities regulate public services.
Health authorities issued new guidelines.
03
autorité, expert
an expert whose views are taken as definitive
Exemples
She is an authority on medieval literature.
The scientist is a recognized authority in climate research.
04
confiance en soi, assurance
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Exemples
She spoke with authority during the presentation.
The leader handled the situation with calm authority.
05
autorisation, approbation
official permission or approval
Exemples
You need authority to access the restricted area.
The project can not proceed without official authority.
06
autorité, administration
an administrative unit of government
Exemples
The transport authority manages the city's bus and rail networks.
Local housing authorities allocate public housing.
07
autorité, ouvrage de référence
an authoritative written work
Exemples
Black 's Law Dictionary is a key authority in legal studies.
The treaty is an authority on international maritime law.
Arbre Lexical
authoritarian
authorize
authority
