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Discover LudwigThe phrase "authority comes from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the source or origin of power, control, or influence in a particular context.
Example: "In a democratic society, authority comes from the consent of the governed."
Alternatives: "power derives from" or "legitimacy originates from".
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I think authority comes from authenticity".
"The authority comes from the city council," said Capt.
Clement's authority comes from her deep intimacy with the subject matter of her books.
To me, all authority comes from God," he said during an interview.
"Gatorade's heritage as the 'sports authority' comes from seeing Gatorade on the sidelines and seeing athletes drink it," he added.
Both men have no history of party loyalty, which only enhances their street cred — their authority comes from a direct bond with their supporters, free of institutional interference.
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Where will the author's authority come from?
"Much of Cardinal O'Connor's authority came from charisma.
But where exactly does authority come from, and when, if ever, ought we defer to it?
When Howard Rubenstein was a child, his authority came from his brawn.
Her authority came from years practising and perfecting her craft in her own kitchen.
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