noun
authority; power; influence; prestige
Refers to the power, influence, or prestige that commands respect or obedience, often in social, political, or institutional contexts.
彼の意見は学界で大きな権威を持っている。
His opinion carries great authority in academic circles.
政府の権威が弱まっている。
The government's authority is weakening.
noun
authority (on a subject); expert
Used for a person who is a recognized expert or leading figure in a specific field. Often appears as 権威者 or in phrases like ～の権威.
彼は日本の歴史の権威だ。
He is an authority on Japanese history.
その分野の権威に意見を聞いた。
We asked an expert in that field for their opinion.