authority in Russian
authority in Russian is власть, вла́сти, авторитет — authority means the power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
authority in Russian
власть
Pronounced: vlast
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
вла́сти
Pronounced: vlasti
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
авторитет
Pronounced: avtoritet
(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
авторите́т
Pronounced: avtoritet
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
авторитет
Pronounced: avtoritet
(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
администра́ция
Pronounced: administratsiya
(countable) A government-owned agency that runs a revenue-generating activity for public benefit.
управле́ние
Pronounced: upravleniye
(countable) A government-owned agency that runs a revenue-generating activity for public benefit.
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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Frequently asked questions
What is "authority" in Russian?
"authority" in Russian is власть, вла́сти, авторитет. authority means: The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
How do you pronounce власть?
"authority" in Russian is власть, pronounced "vlast".
How do you use "authority" in a sentence?
Example: "Only the head teacher has the authority to close the school in bad weather." In Russian, "authority" is власть, вла́сти, авторитет.
Are there other ways to say "authority" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 6 translations listed for "authority": власть, вла́сти, авторитет, авторите́т, администра́ция, управле́ние.
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