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Which 19th-century publication became an authority in the field of medicine?

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.

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Under Mao, scores of Han Chinese were dispatched to the region, reinforcing Beijing’s authority while also building a buffer with Soviet states in Central Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

“For advisers, speaking with authority and confidence takes work,” Robb said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

It was seen by many externally as a challenge to Carrick's authority, just eight days after United defender Lisandro Martinez criticised director of football Jason Wilcox and the club's summer recruitment.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

In the first global assessment of its kind, the world authority on threatened wildlife classified 96 percent of the planet's coral reef systems as "critically endangered" -- its highest risk category.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

“By what authority do you challenge me?” roared the muvuki.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

NFL executives say the league has been in close contact with French authorities, and league staff has already been on the ground for two weeks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

This was "to protect them", Meghan said, adding that she had "trusted that the authorities were doing the same for other families".

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

A rabbi from Agoura Hills has been charged with murder in the death of a man in the parking lot of Southern California’s newest Costco, according to authorities and jail records.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, Ukrainian authorities say they have opened thousands of investigations into collaboration with the enemy, and frequently arrest individuals accused of working for Moscow.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Joey soon learns that her condition has been revealed and the doctor has contacted the authorities, which means they will be on their way to take her to a leprosarium.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly


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