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NounSino-Korean: 權威
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authority
A force that allows someone to attract others and make them follow him/her by using his/her special ability, qualification, or status.
Korean definition: 특별한 능력, 자격, 지위로 남을 이끌어서 따르게 하는 힘.
In a patriarchal society, a man's authority in the household was considered important.
The more a society values hierarchical relationships, the more it tends to emphasize the authority of superiors.
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authority
Knowledge, skills or competence that deserves to be recognized by the society in a certain field.
Korean definition: 어떤 분야에서 사회적으로 인정을 받을 만한 지식, 기술 또는 실력.
If you receive a doctorate, you can be seen as having expertise and authority in that field.
Our newspaper prides itself on its authority as the most accurate news organization among the domestic press.