authority: Information About The Word 'authority'

authority is an acceptable dictionary word for games like scrabble, words with friends, crossword, etc.

The word 'authority' is made up of 9 letters.

Meanings:
  • (n) the power or right to give orders or make decisions; "he has the authority to issue warrants"; "deputies are given authorization to make arrests"
  • (n) (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others; "the authorities have issued a curfew"
  • (n) an expert whose views are taken as definitive; "he is an authority on corporate law"
  • (n) freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities; "his assurance in his superiority did not make him popular"; "after that failure he lost his confidence"; "she spoke with authority"
  • (n) an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Valley Authority"
  • (n) official permission or approval; "authority for the program was renewed several times"
  • (n) an authoritative written work; "this book is the final authority on the life of Milton"
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Using the word 'authority' in Scrabble will fetch you 15 points while using it in Words with Friends will fetch you 14 points (without taking into consideration the effect of any multipliers).

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Words Ending With 'authority'

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Words Starting With 'authority'

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Words Containing 'authority'

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Points in Scrabble for authority15
Points in Words with Friends for authority14
Number of Letters in authority9
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