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Authority refers to a person or organization that has power or control over something. It is applicable in situations where a person or organization has the ability to make decisions or take actions that others must follow.

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Authority is about power and control, while source is about finding the origin or starting point of something.

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Source

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The Place, Person, Or Thing From Which Something Originates Or Is Obtained.
The River Is The Source Of Water For The Town.
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source of information
source of inspiration
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Authority

noun
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The Power Or Right To Give Orders, Make Decisions, And Enforce Obedience.
The Teacher Has The Authority To Control The Classroom.
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authority of the teacher
authority over someone
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