Usage Note
Awtoridad comes from Spanish autoridad and refers both to the concept of authority and to the specific persons or bodies holding it. In Philippine culture it can carry a formal, even intimidating register — invoking it signals appeal to official power rather than personal persuasion.
Examples
" Wala siyang awtoridad dito. "
Natural Translation
He has no authority here.
Literal Translation
None his authority here.
" Isinuplong niya ang krimen sa awtoridad. "
Natural Translation
He/She reported the crime to the authorities.
Literal Translation
Reported he/she the crime to-the authorities.
" Ipinaalam ng pinuno na siya lamang ang may awtoridad na magpasiya ukol sa mga bagong patakaran ng kompanya. "
Natural Translation
The leader made it clear that he alone had the authority to decide on the company's new policies.
Literal Translation
Made-known the leader that he only the with authority to decide about the new policies of company.
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