authority in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
authority in Malayalam മലയാളം
authority in Marathi मराठी
authority in Santali
authority in Sindhi سنڌي
authority in English
- Authority⇄Authority, noun, pl.-ties.
(U.S.) a government body that runs some activity or business on behalf of the public. Authorities provide electricity for housing, develop ports, build turnpikes, and perform other public business functions. ?New York Port - authority⇄authority, noun, pl.-ties.
1. the power to enforce obedience; right to control, command, or make decisions; jurisdiction.
Ex. A father has authority over his children. A policeman has the authority to arrest speeding drivers.
2. a perso - authority⇄expr. the authorities, the officials in control; government of a country, state, or local area.
Ex. Who are the proper authorities to give permits to hunt or fish?