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αυθεντία — meaning in English

afthedia

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English meaning

  • authority noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
  • mastery noun Complete or expert skill and knowledge of a subject.

Senses

αυθεντία is used for these senses in English:

  • authority (countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.

authority — full definition

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

mastery — full definition

  1. noun Complete or expert skill and knowledge of a subject.
  2. noun Control, dominance, or authority over someone or something.

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