We need to get the support of someone in authority (= an important or high-ranking person). They've been acting illegally and without authority (= permission) from the council. [ + to infinitive ] I'll give my lawyers authority (= permission) to act on my behalf. He has no authority over (= ability to control) his students. More @Wikipedia
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