authority

[əˈθɔːrəti]

Definition:
1. The power or right to give orders or make decisions.
2. An expert whose views are taken as definitive.
3. Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.
4. An administrative unit of government.
5. Official permission or approval.

Use 'authority' in a sentence:

1. The authority of the central government was rapidly disintegrating.
2. He's universally recognized as an authority on Russian affairs.
3. He spoke with an authority that compelled the attention of the whole crowd.
4. We acted under the authority of the UN.
5. His irreverence for authority marks him out as a troublemaker.
6. She established her authority with unrelenting thoroughness.
7. He spoke with authority on the topic.
8. She now has authority over the people who used to be her bosses.
9. The health authorities are investigating the problem.
10. He is in a position of unchallenged authority.
11. The Supreme Council is vested with overall authority.
12. His authority is steadily weakening.
13. We had to give our passports up to the authorities.
14. Her hatred of authority led to her expulsion from high school.
15. She does not like anyone challenging her authority.
16. She was easily cowed by people in authority.
17. She had an aura of authority.
18. Overall authority is vested in the Supreme Council.
19. For years he had fought a running battle with the authorities over the land.
20. I was determined to assert my authority from the beginning.
21. She wanted to be rid of her parents and their authority.
22. People are forced to give unquestioned obedience to authority.
23. He dresses in a way that lets everyone know he's got authority.
24. The teacher has the authority to administer punishment.
25. The FCC has no statutory authority to regulate the Internet.
26. We were brought up to be respectful of authority.
27. The article brought her into conflict with the authorities.
28. The article points an accusing finger at the authorities.
29. It was done without the principal's authority.
30. The ultimate authority resides with the board of directors.
31. She's looked on as the leading authority on the subject.
32. She's an authority on criminal law.
33. Those in authority were in a privileged position.
34. All his work bears the stamp of authority.
35. The case was referred to a competent authority.
36. It was resolved that the matter be referred to a higher authority.
37. He exerted all his authority to make them accept the plan.
38. It was a direct challenge to the president's authority.
39. The authority failed to carry out its statutory duties.
40. He had an air of quiet authority.
41. Nothing will be done because no one in authority takes the matter seriously.
42. Many previously separate groups are now operating under the umbrella of a single authority.
43. Many prefer a familiar authority figure to a young upstart.
44. She's a recognized authority on the subject.
45. I have to report this to the authorities.
46. It is up to the regulating authority to put the measures into effect.
47. The authorities used quiet persuasion instead of the big stick.
48. Her speech carried the ring of authority.