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- pronunciation:
tho
rih
ti
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noun |
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authorities |
| definition 1: |
the right or power to make decisions and rules that affect other people.
The teacher has the authority to discipline students.Congress has the authority to declare war.- synonyms:
- control, power
- similar words:
- rule
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| definition 2: |
a person who has the right or power to make decisions and command others.
The manager is the authority you'll have to speak to about this problem. |
| definition 3: |
those people who have certain powers by law, especially people like police and others in the government.
Someone saw the dangerous break in the highway and called the authorities.- similar words:
- agent, cops, officials, police, power
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| related words: |
influence |
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