Authority is a concept that has been around for centuries and is often associated with POWER, control, and influence. Authority can be expressed in many different ways, such as through a BOSS, CREDIT, RULE, CRITIC, EMPIRE, SWAY, PRO, SAY, GURU, MAVEN, orant, POWER, sayso, EXPERT, poobah, PUNDIT, LICENSE, and DOMINANCE. A BOSS is someone who has authority over others, while CREDIT is the recognition of authority. Rules are regulations that are enforced by an authority figure, while a CRITIC is someone who evaluates the work of an authority. An EMPIRE is a large political unit that is ruled by an authority figure, while SWAY is the POWER to influence decisions. PRO is an abbreviation for professional, which is someone who is an EXPERT in their field and has authority in it. SAY is the ability to express one's opinion, while a GURU is someone who is considered an EXPERT in their field and has authority in it. MAVEN is someone who is an EXPERT in their field and has authority in it, while orant is someone who speaks on behalf of an authority. POWER is the ability to influence decisions, while sayso is the right to make decisions. EXPERT is someone who is highly knowledgeable in their field and has authority in it, while poobah is someone who holds a high position of authority. PUNDIT is someone who is an EXPERT in their field and has authority in it, while LICENSE is permission granted by an authority. Finally, DOMINANCE is the POWER to control or influence others.