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as in experts
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
the leading authority on neural anatomy
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as in governments
lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the sheriff had authority over the whole county
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as in influences
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
speaks with a persuasive authority on matters of public health
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as in powers
the right or means to command or control others
by the authority vested in me, I now pronounce you married
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as in reasons
something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing
I had good authority to believe that the information was correct
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as in sources
something mentioned in a text as providing related and especially supporting information
the Bible is the sole authority for his impassioned defense of creationism
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Recent Examples of authorities
But if a tsunami is coming in a shorter period of time, authorities may decide to simply evacuate the entire zone as a precaution.
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Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Those were the words written on bullet casings found at the scene of Thompson's shooting, authorities said.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The Horseshoe Curve Lodge is roughly a 17-minute walk from the McDonald's where authorities would later confront Mangione, and take him into custody.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Dickey said that, again, authorities have not presented that evidence as part of the arrest warrant yet.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
German authorities are investigating the sports company’s compliance with customs and tax regulations when importing products into Germany, over a period spanning from October 2019 to August 2024.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
It was then used to deliver a plastic bag with protein bars, gel packs, water, a winter hat and a thermal blanket for him until authorities arrived at the site.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Delta Flight 264 took off Tuesday night from Kennedy and landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris the next day with a stowaway who had somehow bypassed security, authorities said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Thai authorities held an official ceremony in the capital Bangkok on Wednesday to hand over the animals to Madagascan officials.
—Chris Lau and Kocha Olarn, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Those were the words written on bullet casings found at the scene of Thompson's shooting, authorities said.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
The Horseshoe Curve Lodge is roughly a 17-minute walk from the McDonald's where authorities would later confront Mangione, and take him into custody.
—Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
Dickey said that, again, authorities have not presented that evidence as part of the arrest warrant yet.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
German authorities are investigating the sports company’s compliance with customs and tax regulations when importing products into Germany, over a period spanning from October 2019 to August 2024.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
It was then used to deliver a plastic bag with protein bars, gel packs, water, a winter hat and a thermal blanket for him until authorities arrived at the site.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Delta Flight 264 took off Tuesday night from Kennedy and landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris the next day with a stowaway who had somehow bypassed security, authorities said.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Thai authorities held an official ceremony in the capital Bangkok on Wednesday to hand over the animals to Madagascan officials.
—Chris Lau and Kocha Olarn, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for authorities
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The campaign includes educational talks by nutrition experts and the active involvement of the CEO.Nadia Edwards-Dashti, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on past billing, experts predicted a 6% reduction in that gap.Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whereas some scholars resign themselves to the rigidity of academia, Giovanni, who was an English professor at Virginia Tech until 2022, remained committed to learning new lessons.Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Legal scholars are split on whether the Constitution would permit him to do so.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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While respondents acknowledged that administrations could increase or decrease hurdles, most expressed that those would not be significant enough to warrant changes in strategy.The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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And of course, what does the federal government have in store for higher education with the change in administrations?Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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The guild represents more than 6,000 artists, technicians, writers and production workers in the animation industry.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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For music lovers, this year’s festival offers a slate of documentaries and narratives that delve into the lives and legacies of iconic artists and groundbreaking genres.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Authorities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/authorities. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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