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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121. He was transferred to FBI custody in a smooth co-operative effort between Egyptian and US authorities.
122. He said he would never be intimidated by big names and authorities.
123. The authorities have been too pusillanimous in merely condemning the violence.
124. The authorities have urged people to stock up on fuel.
125. The matter has certainly been handled expeditiously by the authorities.
126. Theatre, cinema and broadcasting are all subject to regulation by local authorities.
127. The problem is that most local authorities lack the expertise to deal sensibly in this market.
128. Since then, the authorities have tried to clean up the sport.
129. This concession would not have happened but for the pressure that was brought to bear on the authorities.
130. The police never caught him in any criminal activity but he eventually fell foul of the tax authorities.
131. My good friend, Senator Bowie, interceded with the authorities on my behalf.
132. The authorities believe these men are important figures in the drug trade, not merely mules.
133. His company settled with the American authorities by paying a $200 million fine.
134. The authorities have said they will attempt to maintain essential services.
135. The tax authorities averaged his profit out at 3000 a year over 5 years.
136. Local authorities should be publicly accountable to the communities they serve.
137. The central government devolved most tax-raising powers to the regional authorities.
138. He incurred the wrath of the authorities in speaking out against government injustices.
139. The subcommittee contends that the authorities were lax in investigating most of the cases.
140. The local authorities decided to build a suspension bridge over the river.
140. Sentencedict.com try its best to gather and create good sentences.
141. The tax authorities averaged out his profit at ￡10 000 a year over five years.
142. He said he hoped the Swiss authorities would investigate the case thoroughly and without prejudice.
143. Clinics will be subject to a new code of conduct and stronger controls by local authorities.
144. The health authorities now know how to deal with the disease.
145. The authorities have made no move to resolve the conflict.
146. These writers knew that unless they practised a form of self-censorship, the authorities would persecute them.
147. The planning authorities should not ride roughshod over the wishes of local people.
148. Local authorities have to cope with the problems of homelessness.
149. Medical authorities were baffled, both as to its causes and its virulence.
150. The plan is not likely to carry much weight with the authorities.
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