to  exercise  one's authority
exercise
ɛksəsaɪz
eksēsaiz
<i>one's</i>
wʌnz
vanz
authority
ɔ:θɒrɪti
awthoriti
[exercise] authority

Definition & Meaning of "exercise one's authority"in English

to exercise one's authority
01

to use one's power or influence to make decisions and enforce control in a leadership or authoritative role 

Collocation
Examples
The manager needed to exercise his authority to maintain discipline in the workplace. 
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