the power or right to give orders or make decisions | a religious rite or service prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities |
official permission or approval | the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group |
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities | a job in an organization |
an authoritative written work | place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed |
an administrative unit of government | professional or clerical workers in an office |
an expert whose views are taken as definitive | an administrative unit of government |
(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others | (of a government or government official) holding an office means being in power |