The power or right to give orders or make decisions.
(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others.
An expert whose views are taken as definitive.
Official permission or approval.
An authoritative written work.
An administrative unit of government.
Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.
Pronunciation | |
Syllable Hyphenation | |
au•thor•i•ty | |
IPA Transcription | |
/ʌθɔ'rʌti/ |