"authority" as noun
1 - The power to enforce rules or give orders.
2 - (used in singular or plural form) Persons in command; specifically, government.
3 - A person accepted as a source of reliable information on a subject.
authority
/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/
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Definition
Authority refers to the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce rules. It is often associated with leadership and the ability to influence and control a situation or group.
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Synonyms
1 - power
2 - control
3 - dominion
4 - sovereignty
5 - jurisdiction
6 - supremacy
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Antonyms
1 - disobedience
2 - weakness
3 - chaos
4 - disorder
5 - rebellion
6 - subversion
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Examples in Context
1 - The governor commands authority in making decisions that affect the state.
1 - El gobernador ejerce su autoridad al tomar decisiones que afectan al estado.
2 - He asserted his authority as the team leader right from the start.
2 - Desde el principio, dejó clara su autoridad como líder del equipo.
3 - The committee will bring to bear its authority to enforce the rules.
3 - El comité pondrá en juego su autoridad para hacer cumplir las reglas.
4 - Stories often describe the king of the beasts ruling with calm authority .
4 - Los cuentos suelen describir al rey de la selva gobernando con serena autoridad .
5 - Give him a little authority and he goes mad with power instantly.
5 - Dale un poco de autoridad y se vuelve borracho de poder al instante.
6 - She tends to move out of line whenever someone questions her authority .
6 - Ella suele salirse de la línea cada vez que alguien cuestiona su autoridad .
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Sign Language Authority GIF by ISL Connect
Chief Executive Run GIF by Team Kennedy
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