Meaning
Authority is the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "authority" with "author," which refers to a writer.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
When
the
teacher
explained
the
classroom
rules
,
everyone
listened
quietly
.
She
said
she
had
the
authority
to
set
deadlines
and
to
check
the
homework
.
I
asked
a
question
about
the
project
,
and
she
gave
a
clear
example
of
what
to
do
.
After
that
,
my
friend
and
I
went
to
the
library
to
start
the
work
,
and
we
felt
more
confident
.
Common Phrases
have authority
give authority
authority figure
Synonyms
Related Words
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