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authority

Definition:

The term "authority" refers to the power of influence and control that someone has over someone else.

  • Kings and other governing rulers have authority over the people they are ruling.
  • The word "authorities" refers to people, governments, or organizations that have authority over others.
  • Masters have authority over their servants or slaves. Parents have authority over their children.
  • Governments have the authority or right to make laws that govern their citizens.

Translation Suggestions:

  • The term "authority" can also be translated as "control" or "right" or "qualifications."
  • Sometimes "authority" is used with the meaning of "power."
  • When "authorities" is used to refer to people or organizations who rule people, it could also be translated as "leaders" or "rulers" or "powers."
  • The phrase "by his own authority" could also be translated as, "with his own right to lead" or "based on his own qualifications."
  • The expression, "under authority" could be translated as, "responsible to obey" or "having to obey others' commands."

(See also: citizen · command · obey · power · ruler)

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