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Autorität — meaning in English

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English meaning

authority noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.

Senses

Autorität is used for these senses in English:

authority (uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
authority (countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.

authority — full definition

noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
noun A person or source widely recognized as an expert on a subject.
noun A government body responsible for a particular public service.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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