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recognized
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adjective
(= accepted, recognised)
generally approved or compelling recognition
several accepted techniques for treating the condition
his recognized superiority in this kind of work
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adjective
(= recognised)
provided with a secure reputation
a recognized authority
authority
Noun
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To have authority means to have the power to make a decision.
This judge has the authority to throw you in jail.
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If you are an authority on something, many people think you know very, very much about it.
The Pope is the highest authority in the Catholic church.