English Dictionary
Definition authority in British English
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
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
someone who is considered an expert in a particular subject
Charles was an authority on antique musical instruments.
something such as a book that people respect because it contains a lot of knowledge about a particular subject
The book is widely acknowledged to be the authority on regional English expressions.
the police or people in other official organizations with legal power to make people obey laws or rules
The girl told the authorities that she had been kidnapped from her home.
The French authorities have refused to issue him a visa.
an organization or institution that controls something, often a public service
official permission to do something
