authorities

Meanings

• the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit;
• "the matter was referred to higher authorities"
• the power or right to give orders or make decisions;
• (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others;
• "the authorities have issued a curfew"
• an expert whose views are taken as definitive;
• freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities;
• an administrative unit of government;
• official permission or approval;
• an authoritative written work;

Synonyms

• government
• regime
• authority
• authorization
• authorisation
• potency
• dominance
• say-so
• assurance
• self-assurance
• confidence
• self-confidence
• sureness
• agency
• federal agency
• government agency
• bureau
• office
• sanction

Scrabble Score: 14

authorities is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word

authorities is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary

authorities is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

authorities is a valid Words With Friends word

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