Autorités (en. Authorities)

[otɔʁite]

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Recognized power of an individual or a group of influence.

Health authorities recommended wearing a mask.

Les autorités sanitaires ont recommandé de porter un masque.

Group of individuals exercising public power.

The authorities decided to close schools due to the crisis.

Les autorités ont décidé de fermer les écoles en raison de la crise.

Ability to enforce rules or laws.

Police authorities are responsible for public safety.

Les autorités policières sont en charge de la sécurité publique.

From Latin 'auctoritas', meaning authority, power.

competent authorities

Organizations or individuals with the necessary power to resolve a situation.

autorités compétentes

outside the authorities

To act without the approval of those entrusted with power.

en dehors des autorités

to call upon the authorities

To contact those with the power to act in a given situation.

faire appel aux autorités

authoritarian

Someone who imposes rules or orders in a strict manner.

autoritaire

authorization

Consent or approval required to do something.

autorisation

moral authority

Power based on recognition and respect rather than force.

autorité morale

The cops

Be careful, the cops are around.

Faut faire gaffe, les flics sont dans le coin.

The higher authorities

The higher authorities don't joke around with the law.

Les grandes autorités ne plaisantent pas avec la loi.

The bosses

The bosses have decided to change the plan.

Les chefs ont décidé de changer le plan.