authority
US /əˈθɔrɪti, əˈθɑr-, ɔˈθɔr-, ɔˈθɑr-/
・UK /ɔ:ˈθɒrəti/
A2
noun
- The power to give orders to people
- Person who is an expert on a particular topic
- Expert knowledge on a given subject
- The power to decide or approve things
- a group of people who have the official power to make decisions
Examples
She holds a position of authority in the local church.
This can only be done under the authority of the government minister.