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0 the moral or legal right or ability to control:
The United Nations has used/exerted/exercised its authority to restore peace in the area.
We need to get the support of someone in authority (= an important or high-ranking person).
They've been acting illegally and without authority (= permission) from the council.
[ + to infinitive ] I'll give my lawyers authority (= permission) to act on my behalf.
He has no authority over (= ability to control) his students.
She spoke with authority (= as if she was in control or had special knowledge).
the health authority
3 the official power to make decisions for other people or to tell them what they must do:
The Executive Committee can delegate authority to the Chairperson.
He did not have enough authority within the company to make the decision.
the authority to do sth The federal government has the authority to regulate phone service provided over the internet.
authority over sb The accrediting board is the legal body with authority over the institution.
4 official permission or the legal right to do something:
5 an official organization, often created by the government, which is responsible for managing a particular duty or service:
6 the ability to influence other people and make them respect you, especially because you are confident or have a lot of knowledge:
7 someone who is an expert on a particular subject, and whose opinions influence other people:
an authority on sth Today's speaker is one of the nation's leading authorities on fund-raising for non-profit groups.