authority (n)
authorization (n)
authorisation (n)
potency#1 (n)
dominance (n)
say-so (n)

n05196582

type n
lex_filenum 07
def the power or right to give orders or make decisions
examples he has the authority to issue warrants
deputies are given authorization to make arrests
a place of potency in the state
Outgoing links
Hypernym control
Derivationally related form dominance → dominate
Derivationally related form potency → potent
Hyponym power of appointment; carte blanche; command; imperium; lordship; muscle; sovereignty
Incoming links
Derivationally related form potent → potency
Hypernym power of appointment; carte blanche; command; imperium; lordship; muscle; sovereignty
Hyponym control
Derivationally related form dominate → dominance

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