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1. authority

noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] the power or right to give orders or make decisions.

Etymology

  • autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

Rhymes with Supreme Authority

  • priority
  • minority
  • majority
  • sorority

2. authority

noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others.

Etymology

  • autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

3. authority

noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] an expert whose views are taken as definitive.

Etymology

  • autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

4. authority

noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities.

Etymology

  • autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

5. authority

noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] official permission or approval.

Etymology

  • autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

6. authority

noun. ['əˈθɔrəti'] an administrative unit of government.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • autorite (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • auctorité (Old French (842-ca. 1400))

7. supreme

adjective. ['səˈpriːm, sɝˈpriːm'] final or last in your life or progress.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • suprême (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • supremus (Latin)

8. supreme

adjective. ['səˈpriːm, sɝˈpriːm'] greatest in status or authority or power.

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Antonyms

Etymology

  • suprême (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • supremus (Latin)

9. supreme

adjective. ['səˈpriːm, sɝˈpriːm'] greatest or maximal in degree; extreme.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • suprême (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • supremus (Latin)

10. supreme

adjective. ['səˈpriːm, sɝˈpriːm'] highest in excellence or achievement.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • suprême (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • supremus (Latin)