authority in Dutch
authority in Dutch is autoriteit, gezag, bevoegdheid — authority means the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
authority in Dutch
autoriteit
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
gezag
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
bevoegdheid
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
autoriteiten
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
overheid
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
autoriteit
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
gezag
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
What does "authority" mean?
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noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
"The manager has the authority to approve refunds."
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noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
"He's a leading authority on Renaissance art."
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noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.
"The water authority issued a hosepipe ban during the drought."
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authority in a sentence
- The manager has the authority to approve refunds.
- Parliament has the authority to pass new laws.
- He's a leading authority on Renaissance art.
- The water authority issued a hosepipe ban during the drought.
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What is "authority" in Dutch?
"authority" in Dutch is autoriteit, gezag, bevoegdheid. authority means: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
How do you use "authority" in a sentence?
Example: "The manager has the authority to approve refunds." In Dutch, "authority" is autoriteit, gezag, bevoegdheid.
Are there other ways to say "authority" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 5 translations listed for "authority": autoriteit, gezag, bevoegdheid, autoriteiten, overheid.
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