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▸ noun: (plural) Persons, regarded collectively, who occupy official positions of power; police or law enforcement.
▸ noun: (countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.
▸ noun: (uncountable) Status as a trustworthy source of information, reputation for mastery or expertise; or claim to such status or reputation.
▸ noun: (uncountable) Official permission; authorisation to act in some capacity on behalf of a ruling entity.
▸ noun: (countable) A government-owned agency that runs a revenue-generating activity for public benefit.
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say-so,
sanction,
assurance,
bureau,
authorization,
dominance,
agency,
confidence,
self-assurance,
office,
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black,
dark blue,
charcoal,
burgundy,
royal blue,
forest green,
maroon,
slate gray,
midnight blue,
crimson
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