La autoridad
Example: La autoridad local decidió cerrar el parque por seguridad.
Definition
"La autoridad" refers to the recognized power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, often exercised by a person or organization in a position of control, such as local government officials who decide matters like closing a park for safety reasons.
Etymology
The word "la autoridad" comes from the Latin 'auctoritas,' which means influence, command, or opinion. It originally implied someone who increases or promotes something, reflecting the power to direct or govern. Did you know that 'auctoritas' also relates to 'auctor,' meaning originator or author?
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"La autoridad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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