Die Autorität
Example: Die Autorität des Lehrers sorgt für Ordnung im Klassenzimmer.
Definition
"Die Autorität" refers to the recognized power or right of a person or institution to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience. For example, the authority of a teacher helps maintain order in the classroom through their respected position.
Etymology
The word "die Autorität" comes from the Latin 'auctoritas,' meaning 'influence' or 'command.' It was adopted into German to describe legitimate power or control. Did you know that its root 'auctor' means 'originator' or 'promoter,' emphasizing the source of command?
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"Die Autorität" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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