1. Part of Speech: noun (person, place, or thing)

2. Say It: Au-thor-i-ty

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4. MEANING: 1. the power you have because of your position; the power people give you because of the role you have 2. a person who knows a lot about a subject; an expert

5. Related Words: Authorities Authoritative Author Authorize Authorized

6. Practice Sentences: Only Congress has the authority to declare war. Policemen have the authority to arrest people. Teachers are authority figures. Scientists are considered authorities in their field.

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