au·thor·i·ty
au·thor·i·ty/əˈTHôrədē/
noun
- the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience."he had absolute authority over his subordinates"synonyms: power, jurisdiction, command, control, mastery, charge, dominance, dominion, rule, sovereignty, ascendancy, supremacy, domination, influence, sway, the upper hand, leverage, hold, grip, clout, pull, muscle, teeth, drag
- a person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere."the health authorities"synonyms: officials, officialdom, the people in charge, the government, the administration, the establishment, the bureaucracy, the system, the police, the powers that be, the (men in) suits, Big Brother
- the power to influence others, especially because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something."he has the natural authority of one who is used to being obeyed"synonyms: influence, sway, control, leverage, power, command, weight, reputation, standing, kudos, status, stature, prestige, gravitas, image, esteem, supremacy, superiority, eminence, rank, position, station, credibility, plausibility, integrity, acceptance, trust, faith, confidence, clout, pull, drag
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