with authority
idiom
: with the confident quality of someone who knows a lot about something or who is respected or obeyed by other people
She spoke with authority about the history of the building.
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Having trouble with authority?
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USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024
Some of us, however, at least speak with authority.
—Shon Faye, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2024
Fortunately, relations with authority figures are smooth.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 21 July 2024
Leo July 23 – August 22 Issues with authority figures may force you to come to a standstill.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
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USA TODAY, 8 Sep. 2024
Some of us, however, at least speak with authority.
—Shon Faye, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2024
Fortunately, relations with authority figures are smooth.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 21 July 2024
Leo July 23 – August 22 Issues with authority figures may force you to come to a standstill.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
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“With authority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20authority. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
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