AuthorityPart of Speech: noun (person,

place, or thing)

AuthoritySay It: Au-thor-i-ty

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AuthorityMEANING:

1. the power you have because of your position; the power people give you because of

the role you have2. a person who knows a lot

about a subject; an expert

Authority Related

Words:Authorities

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AuthorizeAuthorized

AuthorityPractice Sentences:•Only Congress has the authority to declare war.•Policemen have the authority to arrest people.•Teachers are authority figures. •Scientists are considered authorities in their field.

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