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authority

Meaning of “authority”

1. The right or power to command, rule, judge, speak, or act. 2. A position or exercise of such rule or power.

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First occurrence: Esther 9:29

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Esther 9:29
Then Esther the queen, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Jew, wrote with all authority, to confirm this second letter of Purim.
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1611 witness · Esther 9:29 · retained source text

Then Esther the Queene, the daughter of Abihail, and Mordecai the Iew, wrote with all authoritie, to confirme this second letter of Purim.

1611 marginal noteHebr. all strength.

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