Synonyms for authority

Noun

1. authority, authorization, authorisation, dominance, say-so, control

usage: the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"

2. authority, person, individual, someone, somebody, mortal, human, soul

usage: (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others; "the authorities have issued a curfew"

3. authority, expert

usage: an expert whose views are taken as definitive; "he is an authority on corporate law"

4. assurance, self-assurance, confidence, self-confidence, authority, sureness, certainty

usage: freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"

5. agency, federal agency, government agency, bureau, office, authority, administrative unit, administrative body

usage: an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority"

6. authority, authorization, authorisation, sanction, permission

usage: official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"

7. authority, book

usage: an authoritative written work; "this book is the final authority on the life of Milton"