authority
[ uh-thawr-i-tee, uh-thor- ]
/ əˈθɔr ɪ ti, əˈθɒr- /
noun, plural au·thor·i·ties.
Origin of authority
synonym study for authority
1.
Authority,
control,
influence denote a power or right to direct the actions or thoughts of others.
Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations:
to have authority over subordinates.
Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things:
to be in control of a project.
Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion:
to have influence over one's friends.
OTHER WORDS FROM authority
an·ti·au·thor·i·ty, adjectiveWords nearby authority
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British Dictionary definitions for authorities
authority
/ (ɔːˈθɒrɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
Word Origin for authority
C14: from French
autorité, from Latin
auctōritas, from
auctor
author