Paternal authority Synonyms

Definitions for Paternal


  • (adjective) characteristic of a father
  • (adjective) relating to or characteristic of or befitting a parent
  • (adjective) belonging to or inherited from one's father

Definitions for Authority


  • (noun) a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
  • (noun) lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation )
  • (noun) the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly