auktoritet — meaning in English

English meaning

• authority noun The power or right to give orders, make decisions, or enforce obedience.
• control verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.

Senses

auktoritet 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.
• control (countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.

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.

control — full definition

1. verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
2. noun Power or authority to direct or manage something.
3. noun A device such as a button, lever, or switch used to operate a machine.
4. noun A group or sample used as a baseline for comparison in an experiment.

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