Authority Meaning
There are 7 meaning(s) for word Authority
Meaning 1 : official permission or approval
Example : authority for the program was renewed several times
Synonyms : authorisation, authorization, sanction
Example : authority for the program was renewed several times
Synonyms : authorisation, authorization, sanction
Meaning 2 : an administrative unit of government
Synonyms : agency, bureau, federal agency, government agency, office
Synonyms : agency, bureau, federal agency, government agency, office
Meaning 3 : freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
Example : she spoke with authority
Synonyms : assurance, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence, sureness
Example : she spoke with authority
Synonyms : assurance, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence, sureness
Meaning 4 : the power or right to give orders or make decisions
Example : he has the authority to issue warrants
Synonyms : authorisation, authorization, dominance, potency, say-so
Example : he has the authority to issue warrants
Synonyms : authorisation, authorization, dominance, potency, say-so
Meaning 5 : an authoritative written work
Example : this book is the final authority on the life of Milton
Example : this book is the final authority on the life of Milton
Meaning 6 : an expert whose views are taken as definitive
Example : he is an authority on corporate law
Example : he is an authority on corporate law
Meaning 7 : (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
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