Authority vs. Endorsement — What's the Difference?

In the fields of sociology and political science, authority is the legitimate power that a person or a group of persons possess and practice over other people. In a civil state, authority is made formal by way of a judicial branch and an executive branch of government.In the exercise of governance, the terms authority and power are inaccurate synonyms.

The act of endorsing.

The power to enforce laws, exact obedience, command, determine, or judge.

The signature on a check, contract, instrument, or other document endorsing it.

One that is invested with this power, especially a government or body of government officials

Approbation; sanction; support

Power assigned to another; authorization

An amendment or addition to an insurance policy, as to cover special circumstances.

A public agency or corporation with administrative powers in a specified field

The act or quality of endorsing

An accepted source of expert information or advice

An amendment or annotation to an insurance contract or other official document (such as a driving licence).

A quotation or citation from such a source

(aviation) An instructor's signed acknowledgement of time practising specific flying skills.

Justification; grounds

Permission to carry out a specific skill or application in a field in which the practitioner already has a general licence.

A conclusive statement or decision that may be taken as a guide or precedent.

Sponsorship, in means of money, by a company, business or enterprise.

Power to influence or persuade resulting from knowledge or experience

Support from an important, renowned figure of a media (celebrity, politics, sports, etc.), to get back up.

Confidence derived from experience or practice; firm self-assurance

Same as Indorsement.

(uncountable) Power or right to make or enforce rules or give orders; or a position having such power or right.

A promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books);

(plural) Persons, regarded collectively, who occupy official positions of power; police or law enforcement.

A speech seconding a motion;

(countable) A reliable, definitive source of information on a subject.

Formal and explicit approval;

(uncountable) Status as a trustworthy source of information, reputation for mastery or expertise; or claim to such status or reputation.

A signature that validates something;

Official permission; authorisation to act in some capacity on behalf of a ruling entity.

The act of endorsing;

(countable) A government-owned agency that runs a revenue-generating activity for public benefit.

Legal or rightful power; a right to command or to act; power exercised buy a person in virtue of his office or trust; dominion; jurisdiction; authorization; as, the authority of a prince over subjects, and of parents over children; the authority of a court.

Government; the persons or the body exercising power or command; as, the local authorities of the States; the military authorities.

The power derived from opinion, respect, or esteem; influence of character, office, or station, or mental or moral superiority, and the like; claim to be believed or obeyed; as, an historian of no authority; a magistrate of great authority.

That which, or one who, is claimed or appealed to in support of opinions, actions, measures, etc.

The power or right to give orders or make decisions;

(usually plural) persons who exercise (administrative) control over others;

An expert whose views are taken as definitive;

Freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities;

An administrative unit of government;

Official permission or approval;

An authoritative written work;