authority
1 of 1noun/əˈθɔrəti/
Forms:authorities
1
the right or power to give orders to people
B2Learn more on Wikipedia- The manager had the authority to approve all major project expenditures.
- The police officer acted with the full authority granted to him by law.
- The committee was given the authority to make final decisions on budget allocations.
- The professor was recognized as an authority in the field of environmental science.
2
a person or group that exercises administrative or controlling power over others
- Local authorities regulate public services.
- Health authorities issued new guidelines.
- The school authorities decided on the curriculum.
- Transportation authorities manage the train schedules.
- Government authorities intervened in the dispute.
3
an expert whose opinion or knowledge is regarded as highly credible
- She is an authority on medieval literature.
- The scientist is a recognized authority in climate research.
- He consulted an authority on ancient languages.
- The professor is considered an authority on legal history.
4
confidence and self-assurance
- She spoke with authority during the presentation.
- The leader handled the situation with calm authority.
- He answered the questions with authority and clarity.
- The coach's authority inspired the players.
- She performed the task with authority despite being new.
5
official permission, sanction, or approval
- You need authority to access the restricted area.
- The project cannot proceed without official authority.
- They acted under the authority of the mayor.
- The student gained authority to conduct the experiment.
- He sought authority from the board before implementing changes.
Synonyms:
6
an organization, agency, or administrative unit of government responsible for specific functions
- The transport authority manages the city's bus and rail networks.
- Local housing authorities allocate public housing.
- The airport authority oversees flight operations.
- The health authority issued new vaccination guidelines.
- The water authority maintains the municipal supply system.
7
an authoritative text, document, or reference that serves as a standard or model
- Black's Law Dictionary is a key authority in legal studies.
- The treaty is an authority on international maritime law.
- The textbook serves as an authority for students.
- Historical records are an authority on past events.
- The manual is an authority on proper procedures.