+**Authority** is the legitimate [power](/wiki/power) to command or act, recognized by those it governs. It often stems from [law](/wiki/law), tradition, or expertise, guiding collective action and maintaining social order.
+## See also
+- [Legitimacy](/wiki/legitimacy)
+- [Leadership](/wiki/leadership)
+- [Obedience](/wiki/obedience)
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