Words · Very common
authorities
/əˈθɔɹətiz/ · 11 letters · 9 distinct letters
- noun
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
the government reduced taxes
- noun
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
he has the authority to issue warrants
- noun
(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
the authorities have issued a curfew
- noun
an expert whose views are taken as definitive
he is an authority on corporate law
- noun
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular