figure of authority
noun phrase
: a person who has authority over another person : a person who has the power to give orders or make decisions
A child needs a figure of authority in his or her life.
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The stereotypical permissive parents are the ones who see themselves as their children's friend, and not a figure of authority.
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Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2023
Marisa Lascala, Good Housekeeping, 28 June 2023
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“Figure of authority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/figure%20of%20authority. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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