authority

As nouns the difference between principalities and authority

is that principalities is while authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between instance and authority

is that instance is urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence while authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As a verb instance

is to mention as a case or example; to refer to; to cite; as, to instance a fact.

Spirit is a related term of authority.

As nouns the difference between spirit and authority

is that spirit is spirit (alcohol) while authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between faculty and authority

is that faculty is the scholarly staff at colleges or universities, as opposed to the students or support staff while authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between authority and responsibilities

is that authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders while responsibilities is .

As nouns the difference between authority and consent

is that authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders while consent is voluntary agreement or permission.

As a verb consent is

to express willingness, to give permission.

Authority is a related term of governing.

As a noun authority

is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As a verb governing is

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Puissance is a related term of authority.

As nouns the difference between puissance and authority

is that puissance is power, might or potency while authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between authority and apartment

is that authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders while apartment is apartment.

As a verb establish

is to make stable or firm; to confirm.

As a noun authority is

(label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.