Status as a trustworthy source of information, reputation for mastery or expertise; or claim to such status or reputation.
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.
Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.
A teacher or faculty member at a college or university regardless of formal rank.
The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor."
A pianist in a saloon, brothel, etc.
The puppeteer who performs a Punch and Judy show; a Punchman.