authority
/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/
authority
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- 1.
The power to enforce rules or give orders.
"The government's authority, the parents' authority."
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The police have the authority to stop cars.
The police have the authority to stop cars.
She spoke with great authority on the subject.
She spoke with great authority on the subject.
The manager was given the authority to hire new staff.
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How do you pronounce authority?
authority is pronounced [/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does authority mean?
authority means "authority". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is authority?
authority is a Intermediate-level word.
Can you give an example sentence with authority?
Example: "The police have the authority to stop cars." — used to mean "authority".
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