authority in Italian
authority in Italian is autorità — authority means the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
authority in Italian
autorità
What does "authority" mean?
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noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
"Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather."
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noun A person or source widely recognised as an expert on a subject.
"As an authority on bees, she was invited to speak at the festival."
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noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.
"The local health authority opened a new clinic on the edge of town."
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authority in a sentence
- Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather.
- The manager has the authority to approve refunds.
- As an authority on bees, she was invited to speak at the festival.
- Many people regard this book as the leading authority on home gardening.
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What is "authority" in Italian?
"authority" in Italian is autorità. authority means: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
How do you use "authority" in a sentence?
Example: "Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather." In Italian, "authority" is autorità.
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