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the power or right to give orders or make decisions
he has the authority to issue warrants
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(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
the authorities have issued a curfew
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an expert whose views are taken as definitive
he is an authority on corporate law
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freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
she spoke with authority
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an administrative unit of government
Tennessee Valley Authority
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official permission or approval
authority for the program was renewed several times
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an authoritative written work
this book is the final authority on the life of Milton
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