authority
NOUN
/ə'θɔrɪti/
9 LETTERS · 4 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH A
authority is a valid 9-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 14 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
A1U1T1H4O1R1I1T1Y4
1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does authority mean?
NOUN · 7 SENSES
1
Official permission or approval.
“authority for the program was renewed several times”
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2
An administrative unit of government.
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3
Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.
“she spoke with authority”
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4
The power or right to give orders or make decisions.
“he has the authority to issue warrants”
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5
An authoritative written work.
“this book is the final authority on the life of Milton”
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6
An expert whose views are taken as definitive.
“he is an authority on corporate law”
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7
(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others.
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