[
UK
/ɐθˈɒɹɪtˌiz/
]
[ US /əˈθɔɹətiz/ ]
[ US /əˈθɔɹətiz/ ]
NOUN
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the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
the matter was referred to higher authorities
the government reduced taxes
How To Use authorities In A Sentence
- French authorities also confirmed that there was a vehicle containing around 100kg (220lb) of phenol - also known as carbolic acid - close to the site on fire. The Guardian World News
- LAS VEGAS (AP) - Authorities say a 95-year-old Las Vegas woman has died of injuries she suffered when she was attacked in a botched purse-snatching outside a supermarket. KOLO - HomePage - Headlines
- None of the books quotes any sources or authorities for its statements, and all have pathetic indexes.
- The Chinese authorities remain acutely aware of Ai's complex and innovative heresy and in China, an "edgy" artist has to face greater challenges than mockery or dismissive critics. Ai Weiwei: The rebel who has suffered for his art
- At the back door, out of inexorable necessity, in developed and convincingness and sincerity laid down by all authorities on the art of the short story. Confession
- The authorities had been allowed to "contaminate" the results, ANC Daily News Briefing
- Iran has refused to discuss the allegations of weapons experiments for three years, saying they are based on "fabricated documents" provided by a "few arrogant countries," a term Iranian authorities often use to refer to the United States and its allies. NYT > Home Page
- To counter the offensive the British authorities began to recruit a special force for deployment in Ireland.
- However, his brave deed and the actions of his colleagues is now likely to be recognised both by the Garda authorities and the Irish Safety Council.
- We have increased housing support grant so that all local authorities that incur a deficit in running a hostel will qualify for grant.