Authorities (Noun)
Meaning
The organization that is the governing authority of a political unit; "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The local authorities have implemented new traffic rules to reduce congestion in the city.
- The matter was referred to higher authorities for further investigation and review.
- The authorities in charge of the national park have taken steps to protect the wildlife and their habitats.
- The government and other authorities are working together to provide aid to the affected areas.
- The authorities have issued a warning to the public about the potential dangers of the upcoming storm.