authority — the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈθɔːrəti/
Korean meaning: 권한, 권력, 권위
Korean pronunciation: 어**쏘**러티
Example Sentences
- My mom's authority over the TV remote is absolute and unquestionable.
- The health authorities recommend washing hands frequently.
- He quoted Shakespeare with the authority of someone who actually read the footnotes.
authority
NOUN//əˈθɔːrəti//
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
The judge exercises authority by commanding order in the courtroom
Authority guides the majority to set the right priority!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'auctoritas', derived from 'auctor' meaning 'author' or 'originator', which comes from 'augere' meaning 'to increase or grow'. The word evolved through Old French to Middle English, taking on the meaning of power, influence, and the right to command.
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📝Examples
“My mom's authority over the TV remote is absolute and unquestionable.”
“The health authorities recommend washing hands frequently.”
“He quoted Shakespeare with the authority of someone who actually read the footnotes.”
“The police officer showed his badge to establish his authority.”
“My cat believes she has the authority to knock everything off my desk.”
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