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Dictionary
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Def: 1. an organization or institution that controls something, often a public service
Example: The Association of Police Authorities represents police authorities in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, both on the national stage and locally.
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Def: 2. official power given to someone to do something
Example: Police have the authority to stop suspects.
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| Usage note |
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| Word family |
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1. authorization
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2. authorize
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3. authorized
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the authorities
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have the authority to do something
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within the borders of the authority
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local authority
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police authority
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public authority
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abuse of authority
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| dic_connotations |
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