in a position of authority

phrase

: having official power to make important decisions

No one in a position of authority objected to the plan.

Examples of in a position of authority in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the series pilot, Majel was cast as Number One, serious, efficient and second-in-command of the starship Enterprise — a role that in mid-’60s TV would have been a landmark example of a woman in a position of authority. — Scott Huver, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

The report, however, notes that Uthmeier was in a position of authority over the aides leading the negotiations. — Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Grooming would also be considered a Class D felony if the perpetrator is in a position of authority, such as a teacher or coach, and the victim is under 18. — Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Mar. 2026

Public power is not supposed to be exercised only on the ground that those in a position of authority think that it should be so exercised. — Cass Sunstein, Big Think, 5 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for in a position of authority

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