Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

verbal authority

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.86 in modern English

Syllables: ver-bal au-thor-i-ty
IPA

26

Scrabble Score

15

Letters

5

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Right or permission authorized verbally rather than in writing.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I acted by verbal authority, even though I couldn't be sure my superior would confirm I'd been authorized."

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does verbal authority mean?: Right or permission authorized verbally rather than in writing.

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