This is the 4156th most frequent Dutch word.
autoriteit
"Autoriteit" means "authority" in English, referring to the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
In this sentence, "autoriteit" refers to the power or respect someone holds in a specific context—in this case, the teacher within a classroom.
De leraar heeft veel autoriteit in zijn klas.
The teacher has much authority in his classroom.
Here, "autoriteit" represents expertise or specialized knowledge recognized by others in a certain domain.
De wetenschappelijke autoriteit op dit gebied is wereldwijd erkend.
The scientific authority in this field is recognized worldwide.
In this instance, "autoriteiten" pertains to official bodies or government entities that enforce regulations or rules.