in authority

idiom

: having official power to make important decisions
No one in authority objected to the plan.

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Fortunately, later in the day these feelings pass and, in fact, a boss or someone in authority will be reassuring to you. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 July 2025 As attendees note, these theories only served to distract from the actual causes, including poor planning and slow responses by those in authority. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 10 June 2025 Nevertheless, a boss or someone in authority might want an invitation from you or some kind of sign of interest. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 June 2025 Negotiations with bosses, parents and people in authority will favor you in financial or practical terms. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for in authority

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“In authority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20authority. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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