Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.
A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
Persons, regarded collectively, who occupy official positions of power; police or law enforcement.
Official permission; authorisation to act in some capacity on behalf of a ruling entity.
A government-owned agency that runs a revenue-generating activity for public benefit.
Status as a trustworthy source of information, reputation for mastery or expertise; or claim to such status or reputation.
The act of preventing or hindering; obstruction of action, access, or approach; thwarting.
precaution; forethought.
Any measure intended to limit health-related risks (such as information campaigns, vaccination, early diagnosis etc.).