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authorities

aut·ho·ri·ties

US/ʌˈθɔrʌtiz/ common

noun

1.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

  • “the government reduced taxes”
  • “the matter was referred to higher authorities”

Phrases

  • public authorities
  • Taiwan authorities

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