Similar words: authority, authoritarian, authoritative, authorize, authorization, author, facilities, thorough. Meaning: [ɔː'θɒrətɪ] 
n. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit.
n. the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit. 
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31. Local housing authorities have been compelled by the housing crisis to make offers of sub-standard accommodation.
32. The authorities are fully alive to the danger of it.
33. Mr Weaver and his family have been persecuted by the authorities for their beliefs.
34. The Armenian authorities declared May 29 a national day of mourning.
35. Federalism implies a plurality of political authorities, each with its own powers.
36. It is alleged that he gave false information to the tax authorities.
37. The regional parliament threw down a new challenge to the central authorities by passing a law allowing private ownership of businesses.
38. The authorities often know that sex offenders will attack again when they are released.
39. The authorities were unable to jam this wavelength.
40. This bill will give more power to local authorities.
41. The authorities succeeded despite bitter opposition from teachers.
42. She got herself in hot water with the authorities.
43. The authorities put a price on the outlaw's head.
44. I managed to negotiate successfully with the authorities.
45. He immediately surrendered himself to the authorities.
46. Will the Spanish authorities send him home for trial?
47. She stressed the need for cooperation with the authorities.
48. The legal authorities cranked up the investigation.
49. Copernicus justified his innovation by citing respected authorities.
50. The authorities issued a proclamation forbidding public meetings.
51. The authorities attached much significance to his visit.
52. The article points an accusing finger at the authorities.
53. The authorities are being particularly unhelpful.
54. The authorities took measures to roll commodity price back.
55. The article brought her into conflict with the authorities.
56. He leveled his accusation against the authorities.
57. Welsh health authorities face a ￡13m deficit this year.
58. The authorities have arrested several people suspected of espionage.
59. The municipal authorities here are preparing for food rationing.
60. The authorities have begun to issue ration cards.
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