Position of authority is a term used to describe a person or group of people who have the power to make decisions and enforce rules. OFFICE (6 letters) is a place where people work, usually in an administrative capacity. CHAIR (5 letters) is a seat of authority, often used to refer to the head of a company or organization. HELM (4 letters) is a nautical term for the steering wheel of a ship, and is also used metaphorically to refer to someone in charge. Bullypulpit (11 letters) is a phrase coined by President Theodore Roosevelt to refer to the power of the presidency to influence public opinion.