La autoridad
Example: La autoridad decidió imponer una multa por la infracción.
Definition
"La autoridad" refers to the recognized power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience, especially in legal or official contexts. It denotes the entity or person who has control and the ability to impose rules or sanctions, as in 'La autoridad decidió imponer una multa por la infracción.'
Etymology
The word "la autoridad" comes from the Latin 'auctoritas,' meaning influence or command. Originally related to 'auctor,' a person who creates or authorizes, it evolved to signify power or official control. Did you know? The term has long been associated with legal and governmental power.
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"La autoridad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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