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No Authority

Description:

No Authority refers to a state or condition where an individual or entity lacks the power, control, or influence to make decisions or enforce rules.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: He has no authority over the matter.
• Adjective: It was a no-authority decision.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Lack of Power:

The term "no authority" can be used to express the absence of power or control over a particular subject or situation.

Example sentence 1: The student committee had no authority to change the school's dress code.

Example sentence 2: The captain had no authority to override the decision made by the coach.

Sense 2 - Lack of Expertise:

"No authority" can also imply the absence of expertise or official qualification in a specific field or subject.

Example sentence 1: As a self-proclaimed chef, he had no authority in giving cooking lessons.

Example sentence 2: Without credentials, she had no authority to diagnose medical conditions.

Usage:

No authority is commonly used when describing situations or individuals who do not possess the necessary power, control, or expertise to exert influence or make decisions.

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