in a position of authority
idiom
: having official power to make important decisions
No one in a position of authority objected to the plan.
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Gooding, of course, plays Uhura, a role originated by Nichelle Nichols, whose presence as a Black woman in a position of authority on Star Trek had a considerable impact on generations of fans.
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 July 2025
If only someone in a position of authority would tell them.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025
However, later in the day, a parent, boss or someone in a position of authority (including the police) might surprise you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
This is the classic day for a romance to begin with your boss or someone in a position of authority.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 31 July 2025
If only someone in a position of authority would tell them.
—Pat Beall, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2025
However, later in the day, a parent, boss or someone in a position of authority (including the police) might surprise you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 July 2025
This is the classic day for a romance to begin with your boss or someone in a position of authority.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 21 June 2025
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“In a position of authority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20a%20position%20of%20authority. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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