authority
Aussprache: [/ɔːˈθɒɹəti/]
Wort
Kontext: „power or control“
(noun) the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. Authority is like having the final say in a situation or being in charge.
Beispiel
The principal has authority over the students in the school.
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She lacks authority in the company and struggles to make decisions.
Beispiel
Who has authority to approve this request?
Kontext: „expertise“
(noun) someone who knows a lot about a particular subject and can provide accurate information or make decisions. An authority figure is someone you can trust to give you the right information.
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The doctor is an authority on the treatment of rare diseases.
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He is not an authority on climate change and should not be giving advice.
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Who is the authority on this topic?
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