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Word: Authority
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French autorite, from Latin auctoritas, from auctor ‘originator, promoter’ (see author)
ɔːˈθɒrɪti
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
Short Definition:power to give orders
Examples:- he had absolute authority over his subordinates
- a rebellion against those in authority
a person or organization having political or administrative power and control
Short Definition:person or organization having power
Examples:- health authorities issued a worldwide alert
the power to influence others, especially because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something
Short Definition:power to influence others
Examples:- he has the natural authority of one who is used to being obeyed
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