Official permission; authorisation to act in some capacity on behalf of a ruling entity.
A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
Persons, regarded collectively, who occupy official positions of power; police or law enforcement.
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.
Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.
General agreement among the members of a given group or community, each of which exercises some discretion in decision-making and follow-up action.
A process of decision-making that seeks widespread agreement among group members.
Average projected value.
An agreement on some data value that is needed during computation.
To seek consensus; to hold discussions with the aim of reaching mutual agreement.