Authority

Noun:

1. The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
2. A person or organization having power or control in a particular sphere.

Prepositions:

• “On” (authority on a subject)
• “To” (authority to do something)

Collocations:

• Exercise authority, have authority, legal authority, authority figure, delegated authority.

Example Sentences:

1. The principal has the authority to suspend students.
2. She is an authority on Renaissance art.
3. The government has the authority to impose taxes.
4. He exercises authority with fairness and integrity.
5. They delegated authority to the regional managers.
6. She has the authority to sign contracts on behalf of the company.
7. He is the local authority responsible for public safety.
8. The board of directors has the ultimate authority in this matter.
9. She consulted an authority on environmental law.
10. He has the authority to make decisions in emergencies.
11. They questioned the authority’s decision to increase fees.
12. She appealed to the highest authority for justice.
13. The police officer has the authority to arrest suspects.
14. He is an authority on ancient civilizations.
15. The judge has the authority to issue warrants.
16. She lacks the authority to approve such expenditures.
17. They recognize her as an authority in the field of medicine.
18. He cited legal authority for his actions.
19. The CEO has the final authority on budget matters.
20. She has the authority to grant access to the building.
21. He exercises authority over a team of engineers.
22. The president has executive authority to enforce laws.
23. They consulted local authorities before starting construction.
24. She has the authority to enforce regulations.
25. He questioned the authority’s decision to close the park.
26. The professor is an authority on Shakespearean literature.
27. They appealed to higher authorities for intervention.
28. He has the authority to make decisions regarding hiring.
29. She challenged the authority’s interpretation of the law.
30. The principal has the authority to expel disruptive students.
31. He consulted legal authorities on the matter.
32. They questioned the authority’s commitment to transparency.
33. She exercises authority with compassion and understanding.
34. The CEO has delegated authority to department heads.
35. He is recognized as an authority on international trade.
36. They deferred to local authorities on zoning issues.
37. She has the authority to grant permits for construction.
38. He lacks the legal authority to enter private property.
39. They questioned the authority’s ability to manage finances.
40. The mayor has the authority to declare a state of emergency.
41. She consulted with authorities on wildlife conservation.
42. He appealed to religious authorities for guidance.
43. They acknowledged her as an authority in the field of physics.
44. He has the authority to enforce disciplinary actions.
45. The court has the authority to interpret the constitution.
46. She has the authority to approve funding for the project.
47. He lacks the authority to override the decision.
48. They questioned the authority’s handling of the investigation.
49. She consulted legal authorities before signing the contract.
50. He exercises authority over a team of researchers.