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AUTHORITY, government (law)


AUTHORITY, government. The right and power which an officer has in theexercise of a public function to compel obedience to his lawful commands. Aexercise of a public function to compel obedience to his lawful commands. Ajudge, for example, has authority to enforce obedience to his not beingjudge, for example, has authority to enforce obedience to his not beingcorrect. Merlin, Repertoire, mot Authentique.correct. Merlin, Repertoire, mot Authentique.