AUTHORITIES
Scrabble letter values: A1U1T1H4O1R1I1T1I1E1S1 = 14
Definition
- noun the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit. — synonyms: government, regime
Examples
- “the government reduced taxes”
- “the matter was referred to higher authorities”
- “I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them.”