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/ɔːˈθɒr.ə.ti/
the moral or legal right or ability to control
威信;权力;管辖权
The United Nations has used/exerted/exercised its authority to restore peace in the area.
联合国行使其权力以恢复该地区的和平。
Do I have absolute autonomy and authority on this?
我在这事上有绝对自主权和决定权吗?
He has no authority over (= ability to control) his students. 他在学生面前没有威信。