Definition
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authority
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
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The teacher has the authority to assign grades to her students.
La maestra tiene la autoridad para asignar calificaciones a sus estudiantes.
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In many countries, the police have the authority to enforce the law.
En muchos países, la policía tiene la autoridad para hacer cumplir la ley.
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She questioned the authority of the manager when he made unfair demands.
Ella cuestionó la autoridad del gerente cuando hizo demandas injustas.