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authority ( Noun)
UK/US /ɔːˈθɒrəti/
Plural
authorities
1-
B2
the capacity to issue directives to others
-> The teacher is the authority in the classroom.
-> He used his authority to make his work done earlier than possible.
Synonym
rule
Opposite
powerlessness
2-
B2
the ability or privilege to act in a certain way
-> The teacher has the authority to tell the students to be quiet.
-> He was using his authority in another way.
Synonym
force
Opposite
powerlessness
3-
B2
formal authorization to perform a task
-> I did not mean to sound like some kind of authority on the subject.
-> People that dictate the rules make decisions for others with much authority.
4-
C1
Individuals or organizations inside a nation or area who have the capacity to make judgments or who are responsible for a certain area
-> He had to see the immigration authorities.
-> She was hold by police authorities for her crime.
Synonym
rule
Opposite
powerlessness
5-
C2
Individuals appreciate your wisdom or formal status, thus you have the capability to direct them
-> She took authority's advice on the subject.
-> She spoke with the authority of her school on her child's evaluation.
6-
C2
an individual who possesses specialized expertise
-> He is an authority on science.
-> She is known for her authority on languages.
Synonym
specialist
Opposite
amateur