in authority

phrase

: having official power to make important decisions

No one in authority objected to the plan.

Examples of in authority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Meanwhile, a boss, parent or someone in authority might surprise you with good news or an unexpected suggestion. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026

Portugal and Germany in Southern Africa For much of the 19th century, Portuguese colonists in Angola and Mozambique were fewer in number and weaker in authority than those in the interior of South Africa. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026

This could be a standoff with someone in authority or a shift in a group dynamic as a result of one’s values. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026

For marketers, the battleground has moved from winning search attention to prevailing in authority. — David Doty, Forbes.com, 25 Feb. 2026

Rhymes for in authority

• exteriority
• inferiority
• superiority
• majority
• minority
• priority
• seniority
• sonority
• sorority