Qualities

Synonyms for authority

Two senses of authority live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineQualities

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

He has the authority to issue warrants.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

dominance

Same sentence, swapped: He has the dominance to issue warrants.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for authority as it is used in the sentence above.

agency
confidence
rein

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 3, RidgelineQualities

official permission or approval

Authority for the program was renewed several times.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

sanction

Same sentence, swapped: Sanction for the program was renewed several times.

Close but different

agency
confidence
passport

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