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authority (B1)

カタカナ: オーソリティ

IPA: /əˈθɒrəti/

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

意味: 命令を下したり、決定を下したり、服従を強制したりする力や権利。

The manager has the authority to hire and fire employees. — The manager has the authority to hire and fire employees.
She spoke with the authority of someone who had studied the subject for years. — She spoke with the authority of someone who had studied the subject for years.
Do you have the authority to approve this request? — Do you have the authority to approve this request?

Japanese translations of Authority:

authority over (prepositional phrase): Having the power or right to control or command someone or something. — "The king had absolute authority over his subjects."
authority on (prepositional phrase): Having expert knowledge about a particular subject. — "She is a recognized authority on Renaissance art."
in authority (prepositional phrase): Having a position of power or control. — "Students should always show respect to those in authority."