authority

As nouns the difference between tradition and authority

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

As nouns the difference between ministry and authority

is that ministry is government department, at the administrative level normally headed by a minister (or equivalent rank, e.g. secretary of state), who holds it as portfolio, especially in a constitutional monarchy, but also as a polity while authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between minarchy and authority

is that minarchy is (countable) government with the least necessary power over its citizens while authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between authority and treasure

is that authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders while treasure is (uncountable) a collection of valuable things; accumulated wealth; a stock of money, jewels, etc.

As a verb treasure is

(of a person or thing) to consider to be precious.

As nouns the difference between privilege and authority

is that privilege is a peculiar benefit, advantage, or favor; a right or immunity not enjoyed by others or by all; special enjoyment of a good, or exemption from an evil or burden; a prerogative; advantage; franchise; preferential treatment while authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As a verb privilege

is to grant some particular right or exemption to; to invest with a peculiar right or immunity; to authorize; as, to privilege representatives from arrest.

As nouns the difference between luminary and authority

is that luminary is one that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light while authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between accountability and authority

is that accountability is the state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account; accountableness; responsible for; answerable for while authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between governance and authority

is that governance is the process, or the power, of governing; government or administration while authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between credibility and authority

is that credibility is reputation impacting one's ability to be believed while authority is the power to enforce rules or give orders.

As nouns the difference between authority and despotism

is that authority is (label) the power to enforce rules or give orders while despotism is government by a singular authority, either a single person or tight-knit group, which rules with absolute power, especially in a cruel and oppressive way.