authority

US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/

UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The power to give orders to people
She has been given authority over the team members.
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Person who is an expert on a particular topic
He is an authority on flowers
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Expert knowledge on a given subject
Her authority on the subject of genetic engineering was made clear during her presentation
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The power to decide or approve things
The school principal has the authority to cancel school because of snow
n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)a group of people who have the official power to make decisions
Immigration is regulated by the authority.

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