Authority is the power or right to control, judge, or influence others, or an accepted source of information or advice. Learn more about the word history, usage, and related terms of authority from Dictionary.com.

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the moral or legal right or ability to control: The United Nations has used/ exerted / exercised its authority to restore peace in the area. We need to get the support of someone in authority (= an important or high-ranking person). They've been acting illegally and without authority (= permission) from the council.

noun. the power or right to give orders or make decisions. “he has the authority to issue warrants”. synonyms: authorisation, authorization, dominance, potency, say-so. see more. noun. (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others. “the authorities have issued a curfew”. see more.

Definition of authority noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

AUTHORITY meaning: 1 : the power to give orders or make decisions the power or right to direct or control someone or something; 2 : the confident quality of someone who knows a lot about something or who is respected or obeyed by other people

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Authority, the exercise of legitimate influence by one social actor over another. There are many ways in which an individual or entity can influence another to behave differently, and not all of them have equal claim to authority.

1. the power or right to control, judge, or prohibit the actions of others. 2. (often plural) a person or group of people having this power, such as a government, police force, etc. 3. a position that commands such a power or right (often in the phrase in authority)