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Meaning of verbal authority | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

Right or permission authorized verbally rather than in writing.

uncountable

Examples

“I acted by verbal authority, even though I couldn't be sure my superior would confirm I'd been authorized.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

verbal communication verbal constipation verbal diarrhea verbal diarrhoea verbal humiliation verbal note