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Authority
01
the right or power to give orders to people
02
(usually plural) people with decision-making power over a specific area in a country
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an expert whose views are taken as definitive
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freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
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official permission or approval
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an administrative unit of government
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an authoritative written work
authority
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authoritarian
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authoritarian
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authorize
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authorize
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Example
The manager had the authority to approve all major project expenditures.
The professor was recognized as an authority in the field of environmental science.
The committee was given the authority to make final decisions on budget allocations.
The police officer acted with the full authority granted to him by law.
The teacher’s authority repressed any disruptive behavior in the classroom.
