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authority in Malay

autoriti

UK/ɔːˈθɒɹəti//əˈθɔɹədi/

authority in Malay: autoriti, pihak berkuasa, penguasa. In English, authority means power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.

Malay words for authority

power to enforce rules or give orders
autoriti
police or law enforcement collectively
pihak berkuasa
government agency that runs a revenue-generating activity
penguasa, pihak berkuasa

English meaning of authority

  1. noun Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.
  2. noun Persons, regarded collectively, who occupy official positions of power; police or law enforcement.
  3. noun A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
  4. noun Status as a trustworthy source of information, reputation for mastery or expertise; or claim to such status or reputation.

Full definition of authority

authority in a sentence

  • I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them.
  • Vigilantes may have the power to nab criminals, but they lack the authority.
  • She lost all respect and authority after turning up drunk at the meeting.

Synonyms of authority

All synonyms of authority

authority in other languages

Questions about authority in Malay

What is the meaning of authority in Malay?
Authority in Malay is autoriti, pihak berkuasa, penguasa.
Apakah maksud authority dalam bahasa Melayu?
Authority: autoriti, pihak berkuasa, penguasa.
What does authority mean in English?
Authority means power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or impose obligation; or a position having such power or right.

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