Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with authority in British Collocation
authority
noun
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
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
UK
/ɔːˈθɒrəti/
acknowledged
foremost
leading
respected
ultimate
world
The author is a leading authority on all forms of motorcycle sport.
local
municipal
public
regional
Ms Lakeberg worked as a part-time teacher for the regional authority.
thing the organization is responsible for
broadcasting
education
funding
health
highways
housing
immigration
planning
police
transport
The local education authority deals with applications for school places.
place controlled
airport
city
district
hospital
university
City authorities across the country are being forced to cut their budgets.