Authority
9 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. It can also refer to a person or organisation having expertise or official responsibility in a particular area.
“The regulatory authority implemented stricter environmental standards to protect endangered ecosystems.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɔːˈθɒrəti/
Syllables
au·thor·i·ty
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Wordle
Four instances of vowels including the valuable Y at the end
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Scrabble
15 points; valuable for using Y (4pts) and H (4pts) strategically
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