authority

Auspice is a synonym of authority.

As nouns the difference between auspice and authority

is that auspice is (chiefly|in the plural) patronage or protection while authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.

Authority is a related term of mission.

As nouns the difference between authority and mission

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

In uncountable terms the difference between regulation and authority

is that regulation is   The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated while authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders.

In countable terms the difference between regulation and authority

is that regulation is   A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization while authority is a person accepted as a source of reliable information on a subject.

As an adjective regulation

is in conformity with applicable rules and regulations.

Patronage is a related term of authority.

As nouns the difference between patronage and authority

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

Authority is a related term of entrusting.

As a noun authority

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

As a verb entrusting is

.

Authority is a related term of franchise.

As nouns the difference between authority and franchise

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

As nouns the difference between authority and superiority

is that authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders while superiority is the state of being superior.

In uncountable terms the difference between authority and agreement

is that authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders while agreement is a state whereby several parties share a view or opinion; the state of not contradicting one another.

In countable terms the difference between authority and agreement

is that authority is a person accepted as a source of reliable information on a subject while agreement is an understanding between entities to follow a specific course of conduct.

As nouns the difference between dictate and authority

is that dictate is an order or command while authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As a verb dictate

is to order, command, control.

Championship is a related term of authority.

As nouns the difference between championship and authority

is that championship is (sports) a competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions while authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.