[{"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["the power to determine, adjudicate, or otherwise settle issues or disputes; jurisdiction; the right to control, command, or determine.Synonyms: persuasion , sway , power , rule", "a power or right delegated or given; authorization :Who has the authority to grant permission?", "a person or body of persons in whom authority is vested, as a governmental agency:The housing authority provides rental assistance payments to low-income residents.The bridges and piers are built and maintained by the Port Authority.Synonyms: arbiter , sovereign", "Usuallyauthorities.persons having the legal power to make and enforce the law; government :They finally persuaded the authorities that they were not involved in espionage.", "an accepted source of information, advice, etc.:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the leading authority on vaccines and immunizations.", "a quotation or citation from such a source.", "an expert on a subject:He is an authority on baseball.", "persuasive force; cogency :She spoke with authority.", "a statute, court rule, or judicial decision that establishes a rule or principle of law; a ruling.", "right to respect or acceptance of one's word, command, thought, etc.; commanding influence:the authority of a parent;the authority of a great writer.", "mastery in execution or performance, as of a work of art or literature or a piece of music.", "a warrant for action; justification.", "testimony; witness."]}]