authorities
nounnouncommon in dialogue
- United States
The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere.
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Also a form of authorityplural of authority
noun
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The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere.
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The bodies that enforce law and order or provide a public service.
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.
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authorities · The bodies that have political or administrative power and control in a particular sphere.
authority · Power or right to make or enforce rules, give orders, or…authorization · An act of authorizing.authorize · To grant (someone) the permission or power necessary to do…