- plural of authority.
authorities
Example Sentences
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Authorities have listed 16 people suspected of illegal trading activity and violations of the Capital Markets Act, including Rainbow Robotics’ head and CFO.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Authorities said they had charged the project consultancy firm and the main contractor, as well as individuals involved in the renovation including the directors of both companies and the registered inspector at the consultancy.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Authorities have barred fans without tickets from coming within several blocks of the Manhattan venue, and have banned watch parties directly outside -- a break from the first two playoff games, which drew jubilant crowds.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Authorities also warned against profit-taking activities that capitalize on a weaker won.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
My mission was to persuade Daliwonga — a man destined to play a leading role in the politics of the Transkei — to oppose the imposition of the Bantu Authorities.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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