The power or right to give orders or make decisions. Synonyms:authorisation, authority, authorization, dominance, potency."Deputies are given authorization to make arrests" , "A place of potency in the state"
... he retorted cheerfully. "Just so as to avoid any argument, I'll announce right now that Jack Flatray is going to see you home. It's his say-so." ... — Brand Blotters • William MacLeod Raine
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