authority

• Substantiv, das die Macht oder das Recht bezeichnet, Anweisungen zu geben, Entscheidungen zu treffen und Gehorsam zu verlangen, oder eine Person oder Organisation, die diese Macht besitzt.

A noun referring to the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, or a person or organization having this power.

1. Power or right to commandB1formal

   The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

   Autorität

   • The manager has the authority to approve expenses.
   • The police have the authority to enforce the law.
   • She acted without proper authority from the board.

   Synonymeauthorizationcommandcontroldominionjurisdictionmandatepowerprerogativesupremacysway

   Antonymeimpotencepowerlessnesssubordination

2. Expert or source of knowledgeB1formal

   A person or organization with specialized knowledge or expertise in a particular field.

   Autorität

   • He is a leading authority on ancient Roman history.
   • The book is considered an authority on the subject.
   • The professor is an authority in the field of genetics.

   Synonymearbiterconnoisseurexpertguruoraclepunditsagesourcespecialist

3. Official body or institutionB1formal

   An official organization or government body that has the power to make decisions or enforce rules.

   Behörde

   • The local authorities are responsible for road maintenance.
   • The health authority issued a warning about the outbreak.
   • The education authority sets the curriculum for schools.

   Synonymeadministrationagencyboardbureaucommissioncouncildepartmentgovernmentinstitution