Authorities

Pronunciation: /əˈθɔrətiz/

Definitions of authorities

noun official permission or approval

Example Sentences

A1 The authorities are responsible for maintaining public order.

A2 The authorities have issued a warning about the upcoming storm.

B1 The authorities are investigating the case of missing funds.

B2 The authorities have implemented new security measures at the airport.

C1 The authorities are considering new legislation to address the issue.

C2 The authorities have been criticized for their handling of the crisis.

Examples of authorities in a Sentence

formal The authorities have been notified about the ongoing situation.

informal The authorities are handling it, so we don't need to worry.

slang Don't mess with the authorities, they mean business.

figurative The authorities are like the guardians of our society, always watching over us.

Grammatical Forms of authorities

• plural: authorities
• comparative: more authoritative
• superlative: most authoritative
• present tense: authorities
• future tense: will authorities
• perfect tense: have authorities
• continuous tense: are authorities
• singular: authority
• positive degree: more authorities
• infinitive: to authority
• gerund: authoritizing
• participle: authoritizing

Origin and Evolution of authorities

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'authorities' originated from the Latin word 'auctoritas', which means 'influence' or 'power'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'authorities' evolved to refer to individuals or institutions with the power to make decisions or enforce rules within a specific domain.