authority in Polish
authority in Polish is autorytet, władza, powaga — authority means the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
authority in Polish
autorytet
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
władza
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
powaga
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
autorytet
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
arbiter
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
powaga
(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.
"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 Polish?
"authority" in Polish is autorytet, władza, powaga. 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 Polish, "authority" is autorytet, władza, powaga.
Are there other ways to say "authority" in Polish?
Yes — Polish has 4 translations listed for "authority": autorytet, władza, powaga, arbiter.
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