Synonyms for authorities
au·thor·i·ties

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1. government, authorities, regimenoun

   the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

   "the government reduced taxes"; "the matter was referred to higher authorities"

   Synonyms:
   political science, governing, politics, governance, regimen, regime, government, administration, government activity

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1. • Government
   • Polity

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1. govermentnoun

   Submitted by rinat on May 31, 2023  

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1. authoritiesnoun

   Synonyms:
   magistrates, officials, persons in office

2. authoritiesnoun

   Synonyms:
   precedents, decisions, judgments

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1. List of paraphrases for "authorities":

   authority, powers, administrations, authorizations, bodies, authorisations, autorités, organs, officials, institutions, behörden, autoridades, credentials, agencies, jurisdictions, administration, governments, principles, government, approvals, communities

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1. Carlos Brito:

   But the authorities were slow to believe.

2. The IMF:

   The FCL arrangement reinforces Poland's buffers against external risks. The lower access is appropriate in light of somewhat lower risks and the improvement in Poland's fundamentals, the authorities intend to continue to treat the arrangement as precautionary and to gradually exit from the FCL once external risks recede.

3. Brynne Lawrence:

   One of the most common forms of Christian persecution in China is church demolition, often, authorities will accuse Christians of not following safety codes or of gathering illegally, but these accusations are usually a front that gives the government permission to take legalaction against the church.

4. Svetlana Gannushkina:

   For us it is also to show the authorities that there are these great guys and they should be given (formal refugee) status.

5. The Cabinet Office:

   Neither the minister nor the staffer who tested positive for the virus has shown any symptoms, but as a precaution, the minister will remain at home until he receives further notice on his condition from health authorities.