Authorities
/ˈɔːθɒrɪtiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Entities or individuals vested with legal power or jurisdiction to enforce laws or make decisions.
The authorities issued new regulations to control pollution.
- (n.) Legal sources or precedents that provide binding or persuasive power in judicial decisions.
The court cited several authorities supporting its ruling.
Forms
- authority (singular)
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Commentary
In legal contexts, "authorities" can refer both to persons or bodies with official power and to cited legal sources; context determines the meaning.
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