noun
- A document giving an official instruction or command.
- synonyms: mandate, authorisation
- The power or right to give orders or make decisions.
- usage: "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"; "a place of potency in the state"
- synonyms: authority, authorisation, potency, dominance, say-so
- Official permission or approval.
- usage: "authority for the program was renewed several times"
- synonyms: authority, authorisation, sanction
- The act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant.
- synonyms: authorisation, empowerment
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