Authority
01
auktoritet, makt
the right or power to give orders to people
Exempel
The manager had the authority to approve all major project expenditures.
Chefen hade befogenhet att godkänna alla större projektutgifter.
The police officer acted with the full authority granted to him by law.
Polisen agerade med den fulla auktoritet som lagen beviljade honom.
02
myndigheter, beslutsfattare
(usually plural) people with decision-making power over a specific area in a country
Exempel
Local authorities regulate public services.
Health authorities issued new guidelines.
03
auktoritet, expert
an expert whose views are taken as definitive
Exempel
She is an authority on medieval literature.
The scientist is a recognized authority in climate research.
04
självförtroende, tilltro till sig själv
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Exempel
She spoke with authority during the presentation.
The leader handled the situation with calm authority.
05
tillstånd, godkännande
official permission or approval
Exempel
You need authority to access the restricted area.
The project can not proceed without official authority.
06
myndighet, förvaltning
an administrative unit of government
Exempel
The transport authority manages the city's bus and rail networks.
Local housing authorities allocate public housing.
07
auktoritet, referensverk
an authoritative written work
Exempel
Black 's Law Dictionary is a key authority in legal studies.
The treaty is an authority on international maritime law.
Lexikalt Träd
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