彼は親の権威を笠に着て、同僚に対して威張り散らしている。
He takes advantage of his father's authority and behaves arrogantly toward his colleagues.
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He is known as an authority on heart surgery.
彼は親の権威に倚藉して、勝手な振る舞いをしている。
He relies on his parents' authority and behaves as he pleases.
将軍の本陣には、権威を象徴する高牙大纛が掲げられていた。
At the general's main camp, the 'Koga-Daito' flag was raised as a symbol of authority.
Usage Notes
Refers to either the power to command obedience or the status of being a top expert in a specific field.
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