Answer: authorities

AnswerCrossword Clue
authoritiesA person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere
authoritiesThe power to influence others, esp. because of one's commanding manner or one's recognized knowledge about something
authoritiesThe power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience
authoritiesThe right to act in a specified way, delegated from one person or organization to another
authoritiesOfficial permission; sanction
authoritiesA book or other source able to supply reliable information or evidence, typically to settle a dispute
authoritiesThe confidence resulting from personal expertise
authoritiesA person with extensive or specialized knowledge about a subject; an expert
authoritiesAUTHORITY, the power or right to control the behaviour of others