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authorities

authoritiesplural of authority

/ɔːˈθɒrɪti/

noun

władza

/ˈvwad͡za/· rzeczownik
Also
autorytet(m)upoważnienie(n)
Definition

The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, or an official organization or person with this power.

Examples
The local authority is responsible for public services.
Władze lokalne są odpowiedzialne za usługi publiczne.
She spoke with great authority on the subject.
Mówiła z wielkim autorytetem na ten temat.
Synonyms
powercontroljurisdiction
Collocations
local authorityhave authorityabuse of authority
Word forms
authoritiesplural
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