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2. authority
noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] the power or right to give orders or make decisions.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- authority (English)
- autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
3. authority
noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others.
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Etymology
- authority (English)
- autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. authority
noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] an expert whose views are taken as definitive.
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Etymology
- authority (English)
- autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. authority
noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.
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Etymology
- authority (English)
- autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. authority
noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] official permission or approval.
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Synonyms
Etymology
- authority (English)
- autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. authority
noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] an administrative unit of government.
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Etymology
- authority (English)
- autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. authority
noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] an authoritative written work.
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Etymology
- authority (English)
- autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
- auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. civil
adjective. ['ˈsɪvəl'] applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military.
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Etymology
- civil (English)
- civilis (Latin)
- -ilis (Latin)
10. civil
adjective. ['ˈsɪvəl'] not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others.
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Etymology
- civil (English)
- civilis (Latin)
- -ilis (Latin)