authority figure

noun

a person whose real or apparent authority over others inspires or demands obedience and emulation:
Parents, teachers, and police officers are traditional authority figures for children.

Bergeot is perhaps the best known female authority figure in Magic and has spoken out in the past against sexism in the community.

The strongest, frankly dictatorial authority figure I have known would look at me blankly, unable to make even simple decisions.

The universe becomes a chaotic universe if you have a parent or authority figure who just punishes you totally randomly.

Muehl was of course the authority figure, with all resultant perks.

Bert was always seen as an authority figure, for better and worse.

April 23, 2024inveterate

[in-vet-er-it ]

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