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authority (noun)

Die Regierung hat die Autorität, das Gesetz zu ändern. Er ist eine anerkannte Autorität auf diesem Gebiet.

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"Parents generally exercise authority over their children's daily routines."

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AUTHORity: An AUTHOR writes the rules, so they have the power.

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power jurisdiction command expert specialist
⚠️ Erreurs courantes

Saying 'an authority in' instead of 'an authority on' a subject.

Using the singular 'authority' when referring to the police (should be 'authorities').