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Synonyms for authority

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noun · the power or right to give orders or make decisions

“he has the authority to issue warrants”

noun · freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

“his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular”

noun · an administrative unit of government

“the Central Intelligence Agency”

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noun · official permission or approval

“authority for the program was renewed several times”