Question

what is meant by 'the authorities​

Answer 1

Answer:

the power and right to give orders and make others obey

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.

"he had absolute authority over his subordinates"

Similar:

power

jurisdiction

command

control

mastery

charge

dominance

dominion

rule

sovereignty

ascendancy

supremacy

domination

influence

sway

the upper hand

leverage

hold

grip

clout

pull

muscle

teeth

drag

2.

a person or organization having political or administrative power and control.

"health authorities issued a worldwide alert"

Similar:

officials

officialdom

the people in charge

the government

the administration