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<h1>Legal Power Defined: Authority as Right to Act, Enforce Laws, and Grant Permission Across Diverse Contexts</h1> The text provides a comprehensive legal analysis of the term 'authority' across various legal dictionaries and contexts. It defines authority as the power to exercise duties or functions in accordance with law, which can be vested in an individual, body, or delegated entity. The definition varies based on statutory context, originating from the Latin word 'auctoritas' meaning intention, advice, or command. Different legal sources highlight authority as a right to act, enforce laws, or grant permission, with various types including express, implied, and general authority. The interpretation emphasizes understanding the term's meaning within its specific legal and contextual framework.