authority
autoridad
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or control others.
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Examples
She speaks with great authority on the subject.noun
Ella habla con gran autoridad sobre el tema.
The police officer exercised his authority during the incident.noun
El oficial de policía ejerció su autoridad durante el incidente.
Local police have authority in this jurisdiction.noun
La policía local tiene autoridad en esta jurisdicción.
Officials in high positions often have a lot of authority.noun
Los funcionarios en posiciones altas a menudo tienen mucha autoridad.
Local authorities announced new public safety measures today.noun
Las autoridades locales anunciaron nuevas medidas de seguridad pública hoy.
Police authority should always be respected.noun
La autoridad policial siempre debe ser respetada.
The teacher's authority kept the class quiet.noun
La autoridad del maestro mantuvo a la clase en silencio.
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