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- [uh-thawr-i-tee, uh-thor-]
- /əˈθɔr ɪ ti, əˈθɒr-/
- /ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.ti/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-thawr-i-tee, uh-thor-]
- /əˈθɔr ɪ ti, əˈθɒr-/
Definitions of authorities word
- noun plural authorities the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine. 1
- noun plural authorities a power or right delegated or given; authorization: Who has the authority to grant permission? 1
- noun plural authorities a person or body of persons in whom authority is vested, as a governmental agency: The housing authority provides rental assistance payments to low-income residents. The bridges and piers are built and maintained by the Port Authority. 1
- noun plural authorities Usually, authorities. persons having the legal power to make and enforce the law; government: They finally persuaded the authorities that they were not involved in espionage. 1
- noun plural authorities an accepted source of information, advice, etc.: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the leading authority on vaccines and immunizations. 1
- noun plural authorities a quotation or citation from such a source. 1
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Origin of authorities
First appearance:
before 1200 One of the 9% oldest English words
1200-50; earlier auct(h)oritie < Latin auctōritās; replacing Middle English autorite < Old French < L. See author, -ity
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Parts of speech for Authorities
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
authorities popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
authorities usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for authorities
noun authorities
- brain-trust — to serve as a brain trust or a brain truster for: They have brain-trusted many major corporations.
- accumulators — Plural form of accumulator.
- administrations — Plural form of administration.
- antiquaries — Plural form of antiquary.
- arbiters — Plural form of arbiter.
Antonyms for authorities
noun authorities
- weaknesses — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- amateurs — Plural form of amateur.
See also
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