| 释义 |
Noun: authority u'thóritee or o'thóritee- The power or right to give orders or make decisions
"he has the authority to issue warrants"
- authorization, authorisation [Brit], potency, dominance, say-so - (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others
"the authorities have issued a curfew" - An expert whose views are taken as definitive
"he is an authority on corporate law" - Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
"she spoke with authority"
- assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, sureness - An administrative unit of government
"Tennessee Valley Authority"
- agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office - Official permission or approval
"authority for the program was renewed several times"
- authorization, authorisation [Brit], sanction - An authoritative written work
"this book is the final authority on the life of Milton"
Derived forms: authorities See also: certain, incertain, sure, uncertain, unsure Type of: administrative body, administrative unit, book, certainty, control, expert, individual, mortal, permission, person, somebody, someone, soul Encyclopedia: Authority Authority, Civil |