authority (EN)

noun

noun “authority”

1. the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
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   As the CEO, she has the authority to approve all major projects in the company.
2. a person or organization having power or control in a particular area
   The local authorities issued a warning about the dangerous weather conditions.
3. an expert on a subject
   Dr. Smith is an authority on marine biology.
4. the status of having expert knowledge or skill
   His opinions carry authority in the field of economics.
5. official permission or approval
   They cannot build the extension without the proper authority.