authorities
Translation
authorities, officials, experts
Examples
The authorities are investigating the crime.
The authorities are investigating the crime.
He consulted several authorities on the subject.
He consulted several authorities on the subject.
Grammar Patterns
the authorities the people in power The authorities have issued a warning.
Similar Words
Synonyms: officials, government, experts; Antonyms: citizens, public
Etymology
Plural of 'authority', from Latin 'auctoritas' (influence, command), related to 'auctor' (author, master).
Memory Tips
Think of the 'authors' of the law. The authorities are the people who create and enforce the rules.