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authority

UK
/əˈθɔːrɪti/
US
/əˈθɔrɪti/

Translations

authoritynoun
authorities
pl
UK
/əˈθɔːrɪti/
US
/əˈθɔrɪti/
The king had absolute authority.
Король обладал абсолютной властью.
авторитетО признанном специалисте или источнике знаний.
Dr. Kim is an authority on tropical diseases.
Доктор Ким — авторитет в области тропических заболеваний.
полномочияЧаще употребляется во множественном числе в значении служебных прав.
The manager has the authority to approve the budget.
У менеджера есть полномочия утверждать бюджет.
властиО государственных или местных органах управления.
The local authorities were called to handle the situation.
Местные власти были призваны урегулировать ситуацию.
Additional translations
влияниеРедко, в значении влияния или веса.
компетенцияВ административно-деловом контексте.
правоВ значении законного права или дозволения.
санкцияОфициальное, юридическое употребление.
Synonyms
power
control
influence
command
dominion
jurisdiction
sovereignty
administration
leadership
expertise
Antonyms
subordination
powerlessness
impotence
authorityadjective
UK
/ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/
US
/əˈθɔːr.ə.ti/
Used attributively before a noun to denote something official or issued by an authority.
An authority report confirmed the findings.
Официальный отчёт подтвердил выводы.

Definitions

authoritynoun
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
The manager has the authority to approve the budget.
A person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere.
The local authorities were called to handle the situation.
The confidence resulting from personal expertise or experience.
She spoke with authority on the subject of ancient history.
A book or other source able to supply reliable information or evidence.
The textbook is considered an authority on the topic of physics.
Official permission or sanction; authorization.
They acted with the authority of the court.
A person who is acknowledged as an expert on a particular subject.
Dr. Kim is an authority on tropical diseases.
authorityadjective
Relating to or issued by an authority; official (used before a noun).
An authority report confirmed the findings.
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