Authority
Directors
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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Because her mother happens to be the chairman of the school's board of directors, her authority goes beyond even that of the school principal.
Source: Student Council President - Weaver was portrayed as having a position of authority in the hospital board of directors — possibly a bit too much authority in comparison to Real Life ER chiefs — but always had to come up against the heads of other departments in the struggle over resources and responsibilities.
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Subverted, later, when the Board of Directors is so impressed with Jack turning the situation around they give him their support and allow him to override Tassiter's authority.
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