authoritynounfeminine/ɐu̯toɾiˈðaðɨ/mediumau·to·ri·da·dePortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionThe power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.The police authority arrived quickly at the scene.He has authority over the employees.synpowercontrolEtymologyDo latim 'auctoritas'Related wordsautorizarautoritárioautoridade máxima