Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with authority in American Collocation
authority
noun
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
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/ɔˈθɔrəti/
complete
absolute
complete
supreme
He said that he was giving Richardson absolute authority in handling the investigation.
of a particular type
judicial
legal
moral
If another person completes the form on your behalf, they must have the legal authority to do so.
give or have authority
delegate
devolve
give
grant
have
hold
Education policy is an area where authority is devolved to local municipalities.
He did not have the authority to sign the agreement.
use authority
assert
exercise
exert
The new Kaiser was determined to assert his authority.
weaken or question authority
challenge
question
undermine
Government intervention can undermine the authority of teachers.
local
municipal
public
regional
Ms Lakeberg worked as a part-time teacher for the regional authority.