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Meanings of authority in English

Russian
авторитет
Portuguese
autoridade
Spanish
autoridad
Catalan
autoritària
Wikidata

Power to command.

Related terms
авторитет
Portuguese
autorização
Catalan
domini
Spanish
dominio

The power or right to give orders or make decisions.

autorização
Portuguese
altivez
Catalan
autoconfiança
Spanish
seguridad

Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.

altivez
Portuguese
agência governamental
Catalan
oficina
Spanish
oficina

An administrative unit of government.

agência governamental
Usage of authority in English
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Karzai, seen as vulnerable earlier this year, has consolidated his authority recently.
Reuters
2
The political authority that role requires, however, has already been seriously undermined.
The Irish Times
3
The EU competition authority is scheduled issue a decision by June 20.
Reuters
4
For good reason: following a trusted authority often reduces feelings of uncertainty.
The Irish Times
5
As in 1947, the new czar was given responsibility without commensurate authority.
Legacy of ashes: the history of the cia
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No local authority should be able to shirk its responsibility, Lofven said.
Reuters
7
The scheme forms part of the authority's 1998 National Workplace Safety Programme.
The Irish Times
8
Some mayors hope the new authority will create a more uniform approach.
Radio NZ
9
Court cases are also infused with a certain weight and formal authority.
The South African
10
The Californian rail authority has yet to issue formal requests for proposals.
Reuters
11
Opponents say it could stifle innovation or limit state authority to protect.
Reuters
12
Critics said Congress lacks authority to require people to purchase health insurance.
Reuters
13
Perhaps Runcorn should ask, with the weight of police authority behind him.
Funeral in Blue
14
The claimants have called for an independent health authority lead by Māori.
Radio NZ
15
Questioning authority simply does not form part of the Conservatives' political DNA.
The Guardian
16
The funds had argued the government exceeded its authority in the case.
Reuters