English to English noun
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a document giving an official instruction or command |  | source: wordnet30
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the power or right to give orders or make decisions |  | Example: he has the authority to issue warrants deputies are given authorization to make arrests a place of potency in the state
source: wordnet30
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official permission or approval |  | Example: authority for the program was renewed several times
source: wordnet30
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the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant |  | source: wordnet30
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