have authority

VERB

command

Synonyms

STRONGEST

determine direct dominate manage supervise take over wield

STRONG

administer boss charge check coach coerce compel conduct conquer constrain control curb dictate domineer exact force govern guide head hinder influence lead officiate oppress overbear override predominate prescribe prevail push regulate reign repress restrain run stop subdue superintend sway tyrannize

WEAK

exercise power hold office preside over reign over

Antonyms

STRONGEST

mismanage

STRONG

abandon advance aid allow assist comply consent encourage follow free give up help leave leave alone let go liberate lose neglect obey permit release retreat serve start submit surrender yield

WEAK

contradict countermand oppose recall reverse revoke

Example Sentences

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Chinese regulators believe they have authority as Manus’s original company is Chinese.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Is there also a chance that justices could say they just don’t have authority to overrule the commander-in-chief on this?

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

Immigration agents do have authority to detain Americans in limited circumstances.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025

They argue U.S. officials do not have authority to remove them without providing them an opportunity to have their cases for asylum heard before an immigration judge.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2025

But Captain Newport does have authority here, and I am sure he will not let them hang Captain Smith.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

have authority

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