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    D'autorité (en. Of authority)

    /d‿atoʁite/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    adjective
    Qualifies something that emanates from an Authority, based on legitimate power.
    This decision was made authoritatively by the minister.
    Cette décision a été prise d'autorité par le ministre.
    Relates to what is commanded or imposed.
    Authority rules must be respected at school.
    Les règles d'autorité doivent être respectées à l'école.
    Indicates a degree of command or power.
    He gave authoritative instructions to the employees.
    Il a donné des instructions d'autorité aux employés.

    Etymology

    From the French 'autorité', which refers to the power or influence exercised over someone.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to act authoritatively
    To act with power or control over a situation.
    agir d'autorité
    to impose by authority
    To force the acceptance of a rule or decision.
    imposer d'autorité

    Related Words

    authority
    Recognized power to lead or command.
    autorité
    mandate
    Authorization given to a person to act on behalf of another.
    mandat

    Slang Meanings

    To make a decision in a firm and direct manner.
    He decided decisively; it was an authoritative decision.
    Il a tranché, c'était une décision d'autorité.
    When something is decided without discussion.
    It was an authoritative choice; there was no question of debating it.
    C'était un choix d'autorité, pas question de débattre.