| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| CONTEMPT | Disrespect for authority. |
| JEERAT | Show disrespect for |
| SNEERAT | Show disrespect for |
| JEERAT | Show disrespect for, say |
| SPITON | Show utter disrespect for |
| CITES | Uses for authority |
| CHAPTERANDVERSE | Authority for a statement. |
| MARTIALLAW | Substitute for civil authority. |
| POWEROFATTORNEY | Authority to act for another |
| EPA | Fuel economy authority, for short |
| PROXY | Authority to act for another |
| BISTATE | Word for agency such as Port Authority. |
