Definition of Authority

the power to enforce rules or give orders

Examples of Authority in a sentence

Because I am the manager, I have the authority to change the policy at my job.  🔊

The parents were the authority in the house because they enforced the rules.  🔊

She had a difficult time respecting authority because she wanted to do things her way.  🔊

He is considered the authority on fashion at his institute.  🔊

The principal is the person in authority at a school.  🔊

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