authority

US /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/
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1.

kuasa, autoriti

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience

:
The police have the authority to arrest criminals.
Polis mempunyai kuasa untuk menangkap penjenayah.
She has no authority over me.
Dia tiada kuasa ke atas saya.
2.

pihak berkuasa, badan

a person or organization having political or administrative power and control

:
The local authority is responsible for waste collection.
Pihak berkuasa tempatan bertanggungjawab untuk pengumpulan sisa.
You need to get permission from the relevant authority.
Anda perlu mendapatkan kebenaran daripada pihak berkuasa yang berkaitan.
3.

autoriti, pakar

the power to influence others, especially because of one's recognized knowledge or expertise

:
He speaks with great authority on the subject of ancient history.
Dia bercakap dengan autoriti yang hebat mengenai subjek sejarah purba.
Her research has established her as an authority in the field.
Penyelidikannya telah menjadikannya sebagai autoriti dalam bidang tersebut.