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authority

[uh-thawr-i-tee, uh-thor-] / əˈθɔr ɪ ti, əˈθɒr- /




Usage

What are other ways to say authority? Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends.

Example Sentences

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The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage.

From Barron's

In late January, union members voted overwhelming to give their leadership the authority to call a strike at its discretion.

From Los Angeles Times

But on Tuesday night, nearly two months after the final whistle, Africa’s ruling soccer authorities abruptly informed Senegal that it had been stripped of the title and handed the trophy to Morocco instead.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kalshi argues that its activities are not gambling but something closer to market trading and that this places its activities beyond the reach of state authorities.

From Barron's

His ability to freely make art without being punished as a vandal by authorities could be hampered now that he’s recognizable as Gunningham, or Jones.

From The Wall Street Journal