Examples of 'authority' in a sentence

Meaning of "authority"

Authority (noun) - the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
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  • Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.
  • Persons, regarded collectively, who occupy official positions of power; police or law enforcement.
  • A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
  • Status as a trustworthy source of information, reputation for mastery or expertise; or claim to such status or reputation.

How to use "authority" in a sentence

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The certification authority or its recognized initials.
Authority of other government bodies in combating terrorism.
I will break your authority in the camp.
The authority in this case being his stomach.
Consolidation of national authority throughout the country.
Authority responsible for the planning procedure.
Set usage authority for each user.
Odo enjoys thumbing his nose at authority.
Your good authority would not happen to be.
Signature of the passport by the issuing authority.
Exceeding of authority is one form of abuse of power.
You do not have that kind of authority.
You got my authority to use deadly force.
I am giving you a chance to submit to proper authority.
I have the authority to send you home.

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I gave you real power and authority.
Them to establish authority across their territory.
Major achievements of the palestinian authority and.
Parental authority is exercised by both parents jointly.
You do not have the authority to do that.
Unless otherwise approved by the competent authority.
I have the authority to have you reinstated.
He ran from the challenge of authority as well.
Joe has no authority to approve this.
Official function within the responsible authority.
That authority should not be undermined.
We advise you to apply to the authority concerned.
Court or authority competent to decide on recognition and enforcement.
Total budget appropriation and commitment authority.
We have no authority to look into this.
Temporary or termless restriction of parental authority by court.
Pathological rejection of authority based on unresolved childhood trauma.
Peace consolidation and extension of state authority.
That authority falls to you now.
Extradition shall be decided only by a judicial authority.
The authority may then either.
I have every right to question your authority.
Authority of government bodies directly engaged in combating terrorism.
Per cent compliance with delegated authority.
You do not have the authority to fire him.
Management is the responsibility of the park authority.
Competent authority of all countries concerned by international transport.
Prerequisites for limited delegation of authority for.
I do not have the authority to take her out.
Not restrained by person with parental authority.
We are gonna get authority to carry firearms.
The following organizations sought such authority.
This is an authority that has very little authority.
Admission of the international seabed authority to membership.
The authority would not allow it.

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