Authorities
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Authorities is a noun meaning plural of authority.
Meaning
plural of authority.
More Meanings
- The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere.
- The bodies that enforce law and order or provide a public service.
Example Sentences
ICE arrested Old Orchard Beach Police Department reserve Officer Jon Luke Evans, of Jamaica, on July 25, as part of the agency’s effort to step up immigration enforcement. Officials with the town and police department have said federal authorities previously told them Evans was legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Synonyms for authorities
Depending on context, synonyms include regime, government.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include government, regime, legislature, official, administrative, administration.
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