English / word
authority
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; an official governing body; The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience; a person or organization having power or control.
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
In context
01
The building authority approved the plan.
02
Only the exam controller has the authority to change the date.
Synonyms
power,control,command
Antonyms
weakness,powerlessness,subordination
Collocations
legal authority,local authority,authority figure