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Definitions of authority
  1. noun
    official permission or approval
    "authority for the program was renewed several times"
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  2. noun
    an administrative unit of government
  3. noun
    freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
    "she spoke with authority"
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  4. noun
    the power or right to give orders or make decisions
    "he has the authority to issue warrants"
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  5. noun
    an authoritative written work
    "this book is the final authority on the life of Milton"
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  6. noun
    an expert whose views are taken as definitive
    "he is an authority on corporate law"
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  7. noun
    (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
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