AUTHORITY

Definition of AUTHORITY

  1. (noun)the power or right to give orders or make decisions
  2. (noun)(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
  3. (noun)an expert whose views are taken as definitive
  4. (noun)freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
  5. (noun)an administrative unit of government
  6. (noun)official permission or approval
  7. (noun)an authoritative written work