authority
/əˈθɔɹɪti/ · /əˈθɔɹədi/
Meaning 1
A group with power to make rules and decisions.
“The local authority approved the new housing project.”Add to my deck
Meaning 2
The power to give orders or make decisions.
“The teacher had the authority to change the classroom rules.”Add to my deck
Meaning 3
an expert with knowledge in a field
“He is an authority on ancient Egyptian history.”Add to my deck
