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Which 19th-century publication became an authority in the field of medicine?

authority

[uh-thawr-i-tee, uh-thor-] / əˈθɔr ɪ ti, əˈθɒr- /




Usage

What are other ways to say authority? Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends.

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DHS officials told Reuters that Lewandowski had approved some DHS contracts despite not having the legal authority to do so as a special government employee.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Under the constitution, Congress has authority over tariffs, which it delegates to the president in specific circumstances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

“For advisers, speaking with authority and confidence takes work,” Robb said.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026

In the first global assessment of its kind, the world authority on threatened wildlife classified 96 percent of the planet's coral reef systems as "critically endangered" -- its highest risk category.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

The authority of the warrior’s bearing made Taran drop to one knee.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander

She also apparently told her father that authorities were aware of the claims made against him.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

In the United States, an FBI spokesperson said it was "aware of the allegations and will provide support, as appropriate, to the Philippine authorities".

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2026

The event has prompted plans for a large counterdemonstration Saturday, with authorities expecting up to 30,000 protesters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

As authorities looked for ways to guide her out of the canal, the stranded creature went viral.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

The authorities shut down the magazine, either for failing to advise investors correctly or for succeeding in advising investors incorrectly.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day


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