Authorities: meaning, definitions and examples
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authorities
[ əˈθɒrɪtiz ]
in control
People or organizations that have the power to make decisions, enforce rules, and control certain aspects of society.
Synonyms
government, officials, regulators
Examples of usage
- The local authorities are responsible for maintaining public order in the city.
- The authorities have launched an investigation into the corruption scandal.
experts
People with expertise or knowledge in a particular area, such as academics or professionals.
Synonyms
experts, scholars, specialists
Examples of usage
- The authorities on climate change predict more severe weather patterns in the future.
- He consulted with the authorities in the field before making a decision.
Translations
Translations of the word "authorities" in other languages:
🇵🇹 autoridades
🇮🇳 अधिकारियों
🇩🇪 Behörden
🇮🇩 otoritas
🇺🇦 влада
🇵🇱 władze
🇯🇵 当局
🇫🇷 autorités
🇪🇸 autoridades
🇹🇷 yetkililer
🇰🇷 당국
🇸🇦 السلطات
🇨🇿 orgány
🇸🇰 úrad
🇨🇳 当局
🇸🇮 oblasti
🇮🇸 yfirvöld
🇰🇿 билік органдары
🇬🇪 ხელისუფლება
🇦🇿 hakimiyyətlər
🇲🇽 autoridades
Word origin
The word 'authorities' originated from the Middle English word 'autorite', which came from the Old French word 'autorité', ultimately derived from the Latin word 'auctoritas'. The concept of authorities has been integral to human societies throughout history, with various forms of authority structures evolving over time.
See also: authored, authoring, authoritarian, authoritative, authority, authorization, authorize, authorized, authorizer, authors, authorship.