a depositor who withdraws funds previously deposited | the power or right to give orders or make decisions |
a student who withdraws from the educational institution in which he or she was enrolled | official permission or approval |
a contestant who withdraws from competition | freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities |
a drug addict who is discontinuing the use of narcotics | an authoritative written work |
an individualist who withdraws from social interaction | an administrative unit of government |
an authority who withdraws permission | an expert whose views are taken as definitive |
| (usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others |