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- pronunciation:
tho
rih
ti
- features:
- Word Explorer
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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
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| 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
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| 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
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| related words: |
influence, judge, weight |
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