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    Autorité (en. Authority)

    /otɔʁite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    The power or right to make decisions and lead.
    The president has the authority to issue decrees.
    Le président a l'autorité pour faire des décrets.
    A person or institution that exerts recognized power.
    Local authorities have established new rules.
    Les autorités locales ont instauré de nouvelles règles.
    Recognition and respect given to a person due to their expertise.
    He is considered an authority in the field of science.
    Il est considéré comme une autorité dans le domaine de la science.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'auctoritas', which means power, influence, effect.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to have authority
    To have the power or legitimacy to decide.
    avoir autorité
    parental authority
    Parents' right to raise and protect their children.
    autorité parentale
    to assume authority
    To take control or assume a leadership role.
    entrer en autorité

    Related Words

    authoritarian
    Who imposes authority without discussion.
    autoritaire
    autonomy
    Right to govern oneself.
    autonomie
    command
    Power to command or direct.
    commandement

    Slang Meanings

    BOSS
    He thinks he's the boss all the time.
    Il se prend pour le boss tout le temps.
    CHIEF
    He's the chief here, so listen to him.
    C'est lui le chef ici, donc écoute-le.
    DIRECTOR
    The director said to do this.
    Le directeur a dit de faire ceci.