Authority

Authority





What exactly is authority? Specifically in the Encarta World English Online Dictionary the
exact definition of authority is: “The right to command: The right or power to enforce rules or
give orders.” On the contrary, to me authority represents all things that govern my own life.
There are many things everyday which govern my life, and the lives of others. However, I will
only be discussing three. They are my personal authority, law enforcement, and teachers.
I will start with the beginning of my everyday life to explain my personal authority. When
I get out of bed and after my shower, then my children are woke up for school. First they are to
make their beds and get dressed. They understand that if they do not do as I tell them t...