authority

15 points English 9 letters Very common Commonness #2,604 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/ʌθˈɔːɹʌtiː/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

official permission or approval

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

freedom from doubt

an administrative unit of government

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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