authority
US /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/
1.
autoridad, poder
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
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The police have the authority to arrest criminals.
La policía tiene la autoridad para arrestar criminales.
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She has no authority over me.
Ella no tiene autoridad sobre mí.
2.
autoridad, organismo
a person or organization having political or administrative power and control
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The local authority is responsible for waste collection.
La autoridad local es responsable de la recogida de residuos.
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You need to get permission from the relevant authority.
Necesitas obtener permiso de la autoridad pertinente.
3.
autoridad, experto
the power to influence others, especially because of one's recognized knowledge or expertise
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He speaks with great authority on the subject of ancient history.
Habla con gran autoridad sobre el tema de la historia antigua.
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Her research has established her as an authority in the field.
Su investigación la ha establecido como una autoridad en el campo.