Meanings
noun
- pluralplural of public authority
nounpublic authorities pl (plural only)
- pluralplural onlyThe whole of such public authorities, the governmental administration in the widest sense
Synonyms: the authorities
Synonyms & antonyms
nounThe whole of such public authorities, the governmental administration in the widest sense
Similar
the authorities
Cite this entry
APA
public authorities. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/public%20authorities
MLA
“public authorities.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/public%20authorities. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “public authorities,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/public%20authorities.
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