authority
noun
the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine.
authorities
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pluralof authority.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The authorities have promised to pursue those responsible for the destruction.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
In a landmark case against authorities at the notorious Robben Island prison, Pillay secured the right for political prisoners to access legal representation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
"Allegations do not constitute proof of wrongdoing, and any action taken by Fijian authorities must uphold due process, the presumption of innocence and the rule of law," it added.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
Matthew Higginson, the EA's area environmental manager, said the regulator, police and local authorities had a joint "trigger plan" in place.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
But Mutti was expecting just such a visit from the authorities, and had thought of everything.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
