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au·thor·i·ty
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power
a heavy blow or a loud, explosive noise. -
rule
a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. -
authoritative
Someone or something that is authoritative gives an impression of power and importance and is likely to be obeyed. -
command
If someone in authority commands you to do something, they tell you that you must do it. -
commission
If you commission something or commission someone to do something, you formally arrange for someone to do a piece of work for you. -
authority figure
a person whose real or apparent authority over others inspires or demands obedience and emulation: Parents, teachers, and police officers are traditional authority figures for children.