Authority

Authority (n.)
definition: A book containing such a statement or opinion
Or the author of the book.
Authority is a 9 letter word that begins with an A and ends in a Y

Authority (n.)
definition: A precedent; a decision of a court
An official declaration or an opinion saying or statement worthy to be taken as a precedent.
Authority is a 9 letter word that begins with an A and ends in a Y

Authority (n.)
definition: Government; the persons or the body exercising power or command; as
The local authorities of the States; the military authorities.
Authority is a 9 letter word that begins with an A and ends in a Y

Authority (n.)
definition: Justification; warrant.

Authority is a 9 letter word that begins with an A and ends in a Y

Authority (n.)
definition: Legal or rightful power; a right to command or to act; power exercised buy a person in virtue of his office or trust; dominion; jurisdiction; authorization; as
The authority of a prince over subjects and of parents over children; the authority of a court.
Authority is a 9 letter word that begins with an A and ends in a Y

Authority (n.)
definition: Testimony; witness.

Authority is a 9 letter word that begins with an A and ends in a Y

Authority (n.)
definition: That which
Or one who is claimed or appealed to in support of opinions actions measures etc.
Authority is a 9 letter word that begins with an A and ends in a Y

Authority (n.)
definition: The power derived from opinion
Respect or esteem; influence of character office or station or mental or moral superiority and the like; claim to be believed or obeyed; as an historian of no authority; a magistrate of great authority.
Authority is a 9 letter word that begins with an A and ends in a Y

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