in authority

Examples (10)

• I need to talk to someone in authority.
• Decisions of this magnitude must be made by those in authority.
• She has a natural way of speaking that makes people believe she is in authority.
• It is often difficult for ordinary citizens to challenge people in authority.
• During the crisis, everyone looked to the officials in authority for guidance.
• Who is in authority in this department?
• The new regulations were implemented by the party currently in authority.
• Children are taught to respect their elders and those in authority.
• He acted as if he were in authority, directing traffic after the accident.
• Once the new board is elected, they will be in authority to make changes.