NounSingular authority Plural countable and uncountable; plural authorities authority (countable and uncountable; plural authorities)
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Derived termsRelated termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Authority, from the Latin word auctoritas, means invention, advice, opinion, influence, or command. Essentially authority is imposed by superiors upon inferiors either by force of arms (structural authority) or by force of argument (sapiential authority). Usually authority has components of both compulsion and persuasion. For this reason, as used in Roman law, authority is differentiated potestas legal or military power and imperium persuasive political rank or standing. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License How does power and authority relate to politics and the economy? Q. Define power and authority, and discuss their differences, similarities, and variations. How does each term relate to politics and the economy? Be sure to give clear examples for each point made. Asked by Special O - Tue Mar 31 23:50:20 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. Power is the ability to control or influence. Authority is the power given to one to be able to control or influence. As a teacher,l I have the ability to control or influence a child in my classroom; but that authority is granted me through the local school board, administrative personnel, and parents. Those who serve at the behest of the American people have the ability to control or influence the citizens of the United States; but, the President of the United States has the authority to say "no". Answered by Baby Poots - Wed Apr 1 00:40:06 2009 How much authority does the IRS have to ivestigate? Q. I recently had to go in for an "interview" at the IRS. It was more like a 2 hour interrogation. Now they want me to come back with bank records for years they aren't even questioning. How much authority does the IRS have to verify the information you present? Can they call and contact former employers? Family? Friends? Company's that may have submitted a 1099 for work you did? Just how bad can this get? Thanks...I think I'm in for a tough fight here! Asked by Vicki - Thu Mar 20 11:48:14 2008 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. all that they want. They are to government. They can do whatever they want to whoever they want. Answered by Jennifer D - Thu Mar 20 11:53:06 2008 What is the difference between common and contract authority? Which is best required?
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