Dictionary entryCEFR B2noun

authority

IPA pronunciation: /ɔːˈθɒrəti/

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Russian meaning

власть, авторитет

English definition

The power or right to give orders and make decisions.

Example

The manager has the authority to hire new staff.

Collocations

have authority
local authority
authority over

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