Authority synonyms | phrases

Phrases with similar meaning for Authority

• say-so

  power, permission
• upper hand

  power, advantage
• past master

  ability, expert
• dab hand

  ability
• government agency
• powers that be
• self-assurance
• carte blanche

  permission
• self-confidence
• federal agency
• whip hand

  power
• go-ahead

  permission
• green light

  go-ahead, permission
• top dog

  expert, leader of the pack
• big shot

  expert
• pre-eminence
• might and main

  power
• strong arm

  power
• top brass

  expert
• free hand
• seal of approval

  authorization
• old hand
• governing body
• stamp of approval
• wise man
• leg up
• what it takes
• big cheese

  expert
• city hall
• front office
• big wig
• ivory dome
• power elite
• top hand
• power of attorney
• leading light
• bargaining chip
• free rein
• blank check
• system of government
• say so
• guiding light
• expert witness
• old testament

  religion
• new testament

  religion
• top-brass
• terms of reference

  ability, capacity
• big name
• sphere of influence
• firm hand