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CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “authorities”?
Estimated level
B2
upper-intermediate
“authorities” is roughly the #3252 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated B2 level.
Meaning
noun. The power to enforce rules or give orders.
Example: I have the authority to penalise the staff in my department, but not the authority to sack them.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “authorities” sits in the B2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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