seat of authority

Example Sentences

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The pew was his seat of authority in The Shoe, and the only chair which fitted him comfortably and in which he could place complete confidence.

From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey

The Roman Catholic laity have often subsequently rejected what they have considered to be undue political dictation from the seat of authority in Rome.

From The Framework of Home Rule by Childers, Erskine

The girl made no reply, but as he walked back to his seat of authority she continued her work, her eyes fixed on the floor, oblivious of her surroundings.

From The Book of All-Power by Wallace, Edgar

In a small chair drawn up beside Mr. Darling's revolving seat of authority, his elbow on his knee, his chin supported by his fist, he studied the map.

From The Side Of The Angels A Novel by King, Basil

There can be no duplicate set of truth, and no double seat of authority.

From A Rational Theology As Taught by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by Widtsoe, John A.