Authority

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NOUN

authorization, authorisation, potency, dominance, say-so

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others

an expert whose views are taken as definitive

assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, sureness

freedom from doubt

agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office

an administrative unit of government

authorization, authorisation, sanction

official permission or approval

an authoritative written work

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