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au·thor·i·ty

authority

pronunciation:: tho rih ti
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part of speech:	noun
inflections:	authorities
definition 1:	the right or power to give orders, make decisions, or control people. Our teacher has all the authority in our classroom. synonyms: command, control, power similar words: dominion, rule, say, sway
definition 2:	(usually plural) people who have this right or power by law. Even the authorities could not find the robbers. synonyms: law similar words: agent, cops, officials, police, power
definition 3:	a source of expert information or opinion. Mr. Larson is an authority on old coins. synonyms: expert similar words: ace, bible, master, reference, specialist
related words:	influence, judge, weight

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