This is the 985th most frequent Norwegian word.
autoritet
"Autoritet" in English means "authority."
Here, 'autoritet' is used to describe someone's expertise or acknowledged dominance in a specific area of expertise.
Han har stor autoritet i sitt fagfelt.
He has great authority in his field.
In this sentence, 'autoritet' refers to the trust, respect, and consent granted by people to their leaders.
Politikerne i landet må vinne folkets autoritet.
The politicians in the country must earn the people's authority.
Here, 'autoritet' is used to describe an innate personal quality of some individuals, often characterized by their ability to inspire trust and command respect.