authorities Meaning, pronunciation, usage in a sentence, synonyms, ...

/əˈθɔːrɪtiz/

Main Example

The authorities closed the park for maintenance.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

A group of people who have the power to make decisions and enforce laws.

Other Example

The authorities issued a warning about the storm.

Local authorities are planning a new park.

The authorities are investigating the incident.

government authorities

local authorities

law enforcement authorities

officials

regulators

administrators

/əˈθɔːrɪtiz/

Main Example

You need to get the authorities' approval before starting the project.

Grammatical Info:

Noun (n.)

The official permission or approval to do something.

Other Example

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