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Meaning of have authority
The primary meaning of "have authority" is to possess the power or right to control, command, or make decisions.
Etymology of have authority
The word "authority" comes from the Latin "auctoritas," meaning "influence, power, or right," which is derived from "auctor," meaning "author" or "creator."
The word "have" is from Old English "habban," which is related to the Proto-Germanic "habjan" and the Proto-Indo-European "ghabh-."
The phrase "have authority" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe having the power or right to control or command.
Synonyms
wield power
hold sway
be in control
have power
possess authority
exercise control
have jurisdiction
be in charge
have dominion
hold authority
have influence
wield influence
possess power
have command
exercise authority
be authoritative
have dominance
hold dominion
possess sway
have ascendancy
wield control
be powerful
have potency
possess jurisdiction
exercise dominion
have might
wield jurisdiction
Definitions
- To have the power or right to control, command, or make decisions
- * To be officially recognized or approved as having a particular status or expertise
- * To have a strong influence or control over someone or something
Usage Examples
- The president has authority to sign bills into law.
- * The expert has authority in the field of medicine.
- * The police officer has authority to make arrests.
Antonyms
lack power
be powerless
have no control
be weak
lack influence
be insignificant
have no jurisdiction
be unauthorized
be unapproved
lack dominance
be subordinate
have no sway
be ineffective
be inefficient
lack potency
be impotent
have no command
be without authority