English to Afrikaans Meaning of authority - gesag


Authority :
gesag

gesag, oorheersing, heerskappy, meesterskap, invloed, vermoë, krag, kaliber, mag, reg, eis, besit, meester, dader, prefek, goewerneur, toestemming, verlaat, magtiging, reël, bestuur, regering, oppergesag, impak, indruk, geleerde, Egghead, wetenschapsman, reputasie, majesteit, adel, roem, Godheid, godheid, buurt, jurisdiksie, orde, sal, hou, spesialis, kenner, meesters

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Definitions of authority in English
Noun(1) the power or right to give orders or make decisions(2) (usually plural, administrative(3) an expert whose views are taken as definitive(4) freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities(5) an administrative unit of government(6) official permission or approval(7) an authoritative written work
Examples of authority in English
(1) acting under the authority of the court(2) And this fact will, no doubt, be trumpeted as a success by those set in authority over us.(3) he had absolute authority over his subordinates(4) As I write, I cannot say with authority when the bulldozers will move onto the forty three acre site, but expect it to be sooner rather than later.(5) I want to speak to a person in authority(6) Bring them to meetings and begin to delegate responsibility and authority to act, while you observe and coach.(7) Peter loved jazz and also was quite an authority on that subject.(8) The early Dissenters and Separatists of the late 15th century were his specialist study, and he became an authority on this subject.(9) divine authority(10) No authority was cited in support of a tariff claim for travel of counsel, accommodation or food.(11) We are a civilian organisation and our officers have no executive powers, such as the authority to detain or arrest people.(12) Every soldier now has the authority to find and arrest any war criminal.(13) The Council said it was questionable whether it had the legal authority to expend funds to provide educational services in the town.(14) We can delegate the authority to train and bring up our children to someone else but never the responsibility.(15) the licence was granted on the court's authority(16) In this area Cullen writes with authority and knowledge.
Related Phrases of authority
(1) competent authority ::
bevoegde owerheid
(2) local authority ::
plaaslike owerheid
(3) delegation of authority ::
afvaardiging van gesag
(4) authority figure ::
figuur gesag
(5) public authority ::
openbare gesag
(6) legal authority ::
wetlike gesag
(7) certificate authority ::
sertifikaat outoriteit
(8) line authority ::
lyngesag
(9) licensing authority ::
lisensiëring gesag
(10) central authority ::
sentrale owerheid
Synonyms
Noun
1. power ::
krag
2. authorization ::
magtiging
4. expert ::
kenner
5. evidence ::
bewyse
6. self-assurance ::
selfversekerdheid
7. sanction ::
sanksie
8. say-so ::
sê-so
9. bureau ::
Buro
Antonyms
1. amateur ::
amateur
2. inexpert ::
onoordeelkundige
Different Forms
authorities, authority
Word Example from TV Shows
And l have it on good
authority that they found
fingerprints at the scene.

And l have it on good AUTHORITY that they found fingerprints at the scene.

Breaking Bad Season 4, Episode 4

And you don't have the
authority to take them.

And you don't have the AUTHORITY to take them.

Game of Thrones Season 6, Episode 6

You don't have the authority
to save places in the line.

You don't have the AUTHORITY to save places in the line.

The Big Bang Theory Season 9, Episode 23

As an authority on myself, I must disagree.

As an AUTHORITY on myself, I must disagree.

Game of Thrones Season 3, Episode 6

all authority.

all AUTHORITY.

Vikings Season 1, Episode 3

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