authority
US /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/
UK /əˈθɔːr.ə.t̬i/
1.
yetki, otorite
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
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The police have the authority to arrest criminals.
Polisin suçluları tutuklama yetkisi var.
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She has no authority over me.
Benim üzerimde hiçbir yetkisi yok.
2.
makam, kurum
a person or organization having political or administrative power and control
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The local authority is responsible for waste collection.
Yerel yönetim atık toplama sorumluluğundadır.
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You need to get permission from the relevant authority.
İlgili makamdan izin almanız gerekiyor.
3.
otorite, uzman
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.
Antik tarih konusunda büyük bir otoriteyle konuşuyor.
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Her research has established her as an authority in the field.
Araştırması onu bu alanda bir otorite olarak kabul ettirdi.