| absolute |
If someone's power or authority is absolute, it means that it has no limits. If a king has absolute power, he can make whatever laws he wants and can break any laws he wants. [1/4 definitions] |
| aggressive |
very bold; acting as if full of power and authority; forceful. [1/2 definitions] |
| arrest |
the act of seizing or the condition of being seized by the authority of the law. [1/4 definitions] |
| authoritative |
having or showing authority. [2 definitions] |
| authority |
When someone has authority, it means they have the power to make decisions and tell other people what to do. [3/4 definitions] |
| authorize |
to give authority to. [1/2 definitions] |
| baton |
A baton is a wooden or metal stick that is carried by a police officer or military officer. It can be used as a weapon or as a symbol of authority. [1/3 definitions] |
| carry weight |
to have influence, importance, or authority. |
| clergy |
the group of people who have the authority to lead religious services, such as ministers, priests, and rabbis. |
| concession |
a grant of land given by a government or other authority for a specific purpose. [1/4 definitions] |
| confiscate |
to take by the power of authority. |
| control |
the power or authority to control someone or something. [1/6 definitions] |
| counsel |
help or advice given by an authority or wise person. [1/3 definitions] |
| defiance |
bold disobedience and lack of respect for authority. |
| defiant |
showing no respect for authority; refusing to obey. |
| dictate |
to state or order with authority. [1/3 definitions] |
| dictator |
a ruler who has total authority. |
| diocese |
a group of churches or a district under the authority of a bishop. |
| documentary |
based on or concerning written information given out by an authority. [1/2 definitions] |
| dominion |
the power or authority to rule or control. [1/2 definitions] |
| empower |
to give legal rights or authority to. [1/2 definitions] |