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authority

noun

au·​thor·​i·​ty ə-ˈthȯr-ə-tē How to pronounce authority (audio)
ȯ-,
-ˈthär-
plural authorities
1
a
: power to influence or command thought, opinion, or behavior
the president's authority
b
: freedom granted by one in authority : right
Who gave you the authority to do as you wish?
2
a
: persons in command
specifically : government
the local authorities of each state
b
: a governmental agency or corporation to administer a revenue-producing public enterprise
the transit authority
the city's housing authority
3
a
: grounds, warrant
had excellent authority for believing the claim
b
: convincing force
lent authority to the performance
4
a(1)
: a citation (as from a book or file) used in defense or support
(2)
: the source from which the citation is drawn
He quoted extensively from the Bible, his sole authority.
b(1)
: a conclusive statement or set of statements (such as an official decision of a court)
(2)
: a decision taken as a precedent
(3)
: testimony
c
: an individual cited or appealed to as an expert
The prosecutor called the psychiatrist as an authority.

Synonyms

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influence, authority, prestige, weight, credit mean power exerted over the minds or behavior of others.

influence may apply to a force exercised and received consciously or unconsciously.

used her influence to get the bill passed

authority implies the power of winning devotion or allegiance or of compelling acceptance and belief.

his opinions lacked authority

prestige implies the ascendancy given by conspicuous excellence or reputation for superiority.

the prestige of the newspaper

weight implies measurable or decisive influence in determining acts or choices.

their wishes obviously carried much weight

credit suggests influence that arises from the confidence of others.

his credit with the press

power, authority, jurisdiction, control, command, sway, dominion mean the right to govern or rule or determine.

power implies possession of ability to wield force, authority, or influence.

the power to mold public opinion

authority implies power for a specific purpose within specified limits.

granted the authority to manage her estate

jurisdiction applies to official power exercised within prescribed limits.

the bureau having jurisdiction over parks

control stresses the power to direct and restrain.

you are responsible for the students under your control

command implies the power to make arbitrary decisions and compel obedience.

the army officer in command

sway suggests the extent of exercised power or influence.

the empire extended its sway over the region

dominion stresses sovereign power or supreme authority.

given dominion over all the animals

Example Sentences

The boss is not popular but his authority is unquestioned. She has an air of authority. Her southern accent lent authority to her performance. We reported the incident to hospital authorities. Local authorities are investigating the accident.
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English auctorite, from Anglo-French auctorité, from Latin auctoritat-, auctoritas opinion, decision, power, from auctor — see author entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 4a

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The first known use of authority was in the 13th century

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