English

authority

ɔːˈθɒɹəti, ɒːˈtɒɹɪti, ɔːˈθɒɹɪti, əˈθɑɹəti, əˈθɔɹəti
Meaning: the group of people with official legal power to make decisions or make people obey the laws (often plural)
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ɒːˈtɒɹɪti, ɔːˈθɒɹɪti, əˈθɑɹəti, əˈθɔɹəti

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Example sentences

The authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
The authorities are investigating the cause of the fire.
The committee has discretionary authority over the distribution of the funds.
The committee has discretionary authority over the distribution of the funds.

Usage Notes

Usually used in plural to refer to the police or government officials.

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