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A recognized right or power to command, decide, or be trusted.
Examples When the debate needed facts, the panel called on the authority in economics.
Local authority issued the new building permits yesterday.
The documentary cited the leading authority to support its claims.
The police exercised their authority to disperse the crowd peacefully.
Students often quote the authority during exams for accurate definitions.
Similar words statutory authority
score
jurisdiction power
proficiency
inner direction
knowledge
intuition
mastery
self-trust
Meanings Examples The authority of the parliament was affirmed after the election.
Local authority issued the new building permits yesterday.
When the mayor ignored the authority , protests erupted across the city.
International authority on climate change convened a summit last week.
The military authority decided to withdraw troops from the region.
Citizens questioned the authority of the agency after the scandal.
Similar words power
jurisdiction control
sovereignty
command
rule
mandate
prerogative
Examples The health authority announced new vaccination guidelines.
The school authority decided to extend the lunch break.
Many people trust the financial authority for investment advice.
The traffic authority closed the bridge for repairs.
When the airline authority delayed the flight, passengers grew angry.
The cultural authority curated the museum's new exhibit.
Similar words agency
institution
body
administration
leadership
governance
power
establishment
Examples She is the authority on medieval poetry in her university.
Readers turn to the authority for reliable information on climate science.
His book became the standard authority for beginners learning programming.
The documentary cited the leading authority to support its claims.
When the debate needed facts, the panel called on the authority in economics.
Students often quote the authority during exams for accurate definitions.
Similar words expertise
knowledge
proficiency
competence
know-how
mastery
credibility reputation
Examples The website's authority increased after it earned many quality backlinks.
SEO tools show a low authority , meaning the site struggles to rank.
A high authority often leads to better visibility on search engines.
The new blog post boosted the site's authority by attracting reputable citations.
Google penalized the page, causing its authority to drop sharply.
Marketers monitor authority to gauge the impact of their link-building campaigns.
Similar words ranking
score
metric
rating
index
DA
SEO score
domain rating
Examples In her Human Design chart, the authority tells her to trust her gut before making decisions.
When the authority is sacral, waiting for a clear feeling is essential.
People with emotional authority should pause to feel before responding.
The authority guides her to ask herself, ‘Does this feel right?’ before acting.
If the authority is splenic, quick intuitive flashes are the key.
Following the authority can feel uncomfortable at first, but it leads to more authentic choices.
Similar words intuition
inner voice
self-trust
inner compass
inner wisdom
personal guidance
decision-making core
inner direction
Examples The court's authority to issue injunctions was challenged by the defendant.
Only the mayor has the authority to sign the new ordinance.
The police exercised their authority to disperse the crowd peacefully.
Congress granted the agency additional authority to regulate emissions.
Without proper authority , the officer could not conduct the search.
The treaty gave the international body the authority to enforce trade rules.
Similar words jurisdiction mandate
power
commission
warrant
legal power
statutory authority
empowerment
FAQ What does authority mean?
It is a recognized right or power to command, decide, or be trusted.
How is authority different from power ?
Authority is a legitimate right granted to give orders or enforce rules, while power is the ability to influence or coerce, not necessarily sanctioned.
Who holds authority in a political system?
The individuals or bodies that have the recognized right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce rules, such as governments, agencies, or officials.
What does authority refer to in website SEO?
It is a metric that estimates how well a site is likely to rank in search-engine results, often called a ranking score.
What is authority in a legal context?
It is the official right given by law to make decisions or enforce rules, often described as legal power .
What is the plural form of authority ?
The plural is authorities .
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